The European production of Atlantic cod for human consumption is dominated by Iceland and Norway, collectively accounting for over 96% of total production in metric tons. In 2023, Iceland saw a slight increase of 3.44%, while Norway experienced a minor decline of 0.82%. The United Kingdom increased modestly by 1.53%, whereas Denmark and France faced significant reductions of 27.4% and 32.28%, respectively. Netherlands emerged with the most substantial growth at 18.48%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in demand patterns and sustainability measures, which could further impact production and distribution among countries. Monitoring policy changes and environmental factors will be critical in anticipating future variations in Atlantic cod production.
Top countries in Total Atlantic Cod Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 51.7 | 2023 | +3.42% | +3.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 45.09 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 0.73 | 2023 | +2.51% | +1.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 0.62 | 2023 | +16.67% | -2.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.47 | 2023 | -35.14% | -27.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.41 | 2023 | +45.34% | +0.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.41 | 2023 | +2.05% | -15.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.2 | 2023 | -10.49% | +18.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.12 | 2023 | -38.5% | -32.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.032 | 2022 | -40.28% | -46.02% | View data |
