In 2024, Finland led European smelt production in capture fisheries at 1.51 thousand metric tons, despite a 0.81% decline in 2023. Estonia rose by 20.52% to 0.76927 thousand metric tons. Latvia and Lithuania saw decreases of 24.29% and 5.55%, respectively. The Netherlands and France experienced reductions of over 11%, while Poland sharply increased by 47.55%. Denmark's production grew significantly by 39.96%, and although Sweden showed a 121.07% increase, its volumes remained minimal.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in Latvia and further growth in Estonia and Poland, likely influenced by sustainable practices and technological advancements.
Top countries in Total European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 1,510 | 2023 | +3.03% | -0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 769.27 | 2023 | +3.55% | +20.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 545.89 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 124.87 | 2023 | +59.67% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 28.1 | 2023 | +175.52% | -25.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 25.8 | 2023 | -5.49% | -11.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 9.89 | 2022 | -11.38% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 6.16 | 2023 | +60.3% | +47.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.76 | 2023 | +276% | +39.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.053 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
