Norway leads European seafood capture production for human consumption with 1.6693 million metric tons in 2023, showing a 2.67% increase year-on-year. Spain, Iceland, and the Netherlands follow but experienced decreases of 1.97%, 0.72%, and 1.46%, respectively. France also saw a decline at 2.0%. Notably, Italy and Poland faced steep declines, with Italy dropping 8.44% and Poland 10.05%. Germany, Sweden, and Romania reported the sharpest reductions at over 17% each. Conversely, Portugal's output increased by 1.18%.
Future trends may include:
- Growth in northern European nations like Norway could continue due to a focus on sustainable practices.
- Spain and Iceland must address declining trends within their fisheries to maintain competitiveness.
- Economic and environmental policies will play significant roles in shaping future outputs across Europe.
- Technological advancements might bring efficiency improving yields in traditionally declining regions.
Top countries in Total Seafood Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,669,300 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 760,230 | 2023 | +9.16% | -1.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 689,700 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 507,400 | 2023 | +0.21% | -1.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 299,750 | 2023 | -3.74% | -2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 211,540 | 2022 | +3.56% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 134,890 | 2023 | +5.27% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 124,440 | 2023 | -3.57% | -2.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 124,350 | 2023 | -2.06% | -8.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 72,210 | 2023 | -12.88% | -10.05% | View data |
