The European freshwater abstraction in the aquaculture sector varies significantly by country as of 2024 data. Spain leads with 1.42 billion cubic meters, a decrease of 3.29% from the previous year. Romania follows with 1.2, and other notable countries include Poland at 0.77246 and Denmark at 0.26626 billion cubic meters. Noteworthy trends are Bulgaria's 8.85% increase, while Poland and Denmark saw declines. Despite minor usage, Latvia and Ireland showed growth. Luxembourg remains negligible with 0.00001 billion cubic meters, showing no year-on-year change.
Future trends to watch in European freshwater abstraction for aquaculture involve potential regulatory impacts on usage limits, technological advancements in water recycling, and shifts in consumer demand for sustainably farmed aquatic products. These factors could shape and redefine water abstraction needs across the industry. Monitoring economic policies and investments in aquaculture technology will be crucial for predicting shifts in this sector.
Top countries in Freshwater Abstraction in Aquaculture Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 1,420 | 2023 | -3.79% | -3.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 1,200 | 2021 | +4.52% | +6.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 772.46 | 2023 | -2.71% | -2.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 266.26 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 70.46 | 2023 | +6.4% | +8.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 53.08 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 52.12 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 33.61 | 2023 | -3.28% | +0.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.7 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | View data |