In 2023, Poland led European fresh freshwater fish production with 3.11 thousand metric tons, showing a 2.4% increase from the previous year. Latvia, Estonia, and Finland also contributed significantly, albeit with mixed trends: Latvia rose by 1.19%, while Estonia and Finland declined by 3.56% and 4.7%, respectively. Germany's production was relatively stable with a slight 0.37% increase, whereas Sweden experienced a 5.9% rise, the highest among these countries. Denmark, France, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Portugal either saw declines or remained static, with France being an outlier by increasing 21.39%.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Potential growth in Poland and France, considering current trajectories.
- Conservation and ecological factors influencing production in the Baltic region.
- Technological advancements in aquaculture potentially improving productivity.
- Emerging environmental policies affecting fishery operations in Denmark and Germany.
Top countries in Fresh Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 3,110 | 2023 | -3.54% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 1,520 | 2023 | +126.2% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 1,500 | 2023 | +1.23% | -3.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 1,450 | 2023 | +4.02% | -4.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 826.85 | 2023 | +19.27% | +0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 60.69 | 2023 | +34.31% | +5.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 51.39 | 2023 | +90.33% | -0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 22.4 | 2023 | +2.28% | +21.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 4.95 | 2023 | -23.5% | -24.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.5 | 2023 | +256.71% | -20.02% | View data |
