In 2023, Finland was the leading producer of whole fresh European smelt for human consumption, with 1.76 thousand metric tons. Significant year-on-year growth trends were observed in Estonia (20.32%) and Denmark (40.04%), along with a substantial 121.07% increase in Sweden. Conversely, Latvia and the Netherlands saw sharp declines of 24.29% and 25.45%, respectively. Over five years, consistent growth has been noted, marked by Poland's 45.72% increase, while other countries displayed fluctuating trends.
Looking ahead, key trends include the potential for increased production capacities in Estonia and Finland. Moreover, environmental factors and sustainability practices will influence future production across European fisheries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 1,760 | 2023 | +4.48% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 762.99 | 2023 | +3.42% | +20.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 545.89 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 124.87 | 2023 | +59.71% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 28.28 | 2023 | +177.21% | -25.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 26.4 | 2023 | -3.3% | -10.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6.89 | 2022 | -38.26% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5.79 | 2023 | +50.58% | +45.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.77 | 2023 | +277% | +40.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.053 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
