In 2023, Poland led European freshwater fish capture production with a significant share, followed by Finland and Latvia. Notably, Poland's production saw a modest increase, while Finland's grew more robustly. Conversely, Germany and Lithuania experienced declines, with Lithuania's decrease being the most pronounced at over 24%. Spain's production remained static, and France showed relative growth. Overall, trends indicate varying performance across countries, influenced by natural and economic factors.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in fishing methods, climate change impacts on fish populations, and regional policy changes on capture fisheries management.
Top countries in Fresh Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 33.02 | 2023 | -3.52% | +2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 23.12 | 2023 | +2.46% | +3.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 16.09 | 2023 | +126.2% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 15.91 | 2023 | +0.94% | -3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10.45 | 2023 | +24.18% | -6.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 0.65 | 2023 | +34.77% | +6.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.55 | 2023 | +90.33% | -0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.13 | 2023 | -42.01% | +8.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.053 | 2023 | -23.5% | -24.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.027 | 2023 | +256.71% | -20.02% | View data |
