In 2023, France led European whole fresh river eels production in capture fisheries for human consumption, contributing 37.83 metric tons. Denmark and Poland followed with 30.1 and 22.69 metric tons, respectively. While Poland and Estonia experienced growth in production by 11.08% and 11.6%, France and other countries like Portugal and Greece saw notable declines of -12.53%, -12.52%, and -30.82% respectively. Finland recorded the most significant decrease at -39.07%.
Future trends to watch include increasing sustainable practices and regulatory impacts on eel fishing quotas. Potential shifts in demand, driven by environmental policies and changes in consumer preferences, could reshape production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh River Eels Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 37.83 | 2023 | +1.73% | -12.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 30.1 | 2023 | +4.12% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 22.69 | 2023 | +7.4% | +11.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.27 | 2023 | +88.42% | -0.0089% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1.67 | 2022 | -52.13% | -36.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.62 | 2023 | +12.67% | +4.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.54 | 2023 | +16.8% | -12.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 0.33 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.16 | 2023 | -44.7% | +11.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.13 | 2023 | +80.75% | -31.02% | View data |
