The European fresh sprat production landscape is led by Poland, Latvia, and Estonia. Poland maintained a leading position in 2023, despite a marginal decline of 0.051%. Latvia and Estonia faced significant contractions at 4.68% and 6.22%, respectively. On the contrary, Malta impressively surged by 39.66%, with Denmark also experiencing a notable increase of 76.73%. Germany and Lithuania showed positive numbers, with increases of 10.38% and 34.1%, respectively. However, countries like the United Kingdom and Italy experienced considerable drops in production.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth potential in emerging markets like Malta and Denmark, possibly attributed to enhanced fishing technologies or policy incentives.
- Potential stabilization or reversal of declines in major producers such as Latvia and Estonia through technological innovation or regulation adjustments.
- Impacts of environmental changes and regulatory frameworks on the variability of sprat production across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh European Sprat Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 54,140 | 2023 | +3.87% | -0.051% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 30,590 | 2023 | -5.92% | -4.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 20,300 | 2023 | -17.26% | -6.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 2,720 | 2023 | +74.24% | -3.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2,520 | 2022 | -34.55% | -0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2,500 | 2023 | +28.93% | +10.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2,440 | 2022 | +4.24% | +25.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 1,440 | 2023 | +161.96% | +2.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,140 | 2023 | -12.13% | -9.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,000 | 2023 | -51.72% | +76.73% | View data |
