The Netherlands leads European frozen finfish production, followed by Spain and Iceland, accounting for significant capture fisheries volumes. In 2023, the Netherlands experienced a modest decline of 2.4%, while Spain and Iceland saw larger decreases at 4.61% and 5.75%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Portugal with a 13.98% increase, and a remarkable surge in France at 192.87%. Conversely, Sweden and Norway encountered substantial declines, with Norway dropping by 43.86%. The UK slightly grew by 4.13%, in stark contrast to the sharp cutbacks in Germany and Italy.
Future trends to watch for include continued consolidation in the industry and the impact of sustainability practices and climate change on capture outputs. Advances in marine technology and evolving trade policies may shape production volumes, with potential for growth in underperforming regions if conditions align with market demands and conservation efforts.
Top countries in Frozen Finfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 366,230 | 2023 | -2.86% | -2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 325,790 | 2023 | -4.37% | -4.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 84,440 | 2023 | -7.81% | -5.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 19,220 | 2023 | -6.1% | -8.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 15,520 | 2023 | +7.52% | +13.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 14,070 | 2023 | +1320% | -14.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 13,010 | 2023 | -81.17% | -43.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 8,240 | 2023 | +1.48% | +4.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 6,800 | 2023 | +9.01% | -4.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 3,770 | 2023 | +9.25% | +192.87% | View data |
