The United Kingdom leads the European fresh whiting fish production, followed by France and Italy. In 2023, notable growth came from Denmark and Norway, with respective increases of 7.1% and 12.71%. Conversely, significant declines occurred in Greece and Germany, with reductions of 31.2% and 35.35% respectively. Spain and Italy also experienced noticeable decreases in production. A significant increase was observed in Bulgaria, growing by 59.63% in 2023. Overall, this reveals a mixed pattern of significant regional variation in the European whiting fish market.
Future trends to watch involve shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable sourcing, impacting capture fisheries. Economic and political shifts, alongside environmental legislation, may reshape production landscapes, fostering technological advances and potentially affecting the stability of traditional fishing sectors.
Top countries in Fresh Whiting Fish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 19,291,000 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 11,594,000 | 2023 | -8.38% | -6.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,037,100 | 2023 | +26.8% | -11.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,625,100 | 2023 | +7.1% | +7.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1,125,200 | 2023 | +1.81% | +7.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 568,750 | 2023 | +10.47% | -0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 460,570 | 2023 | +9.56% | +12.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 177,400 | 2023 | -21.25% | -4.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 156,350 | 2023 | -4.92% | -2.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 133,650 | 2022 | -69.64% | +5.5% | View data |
