In 2023, France dominated European fresh whiting fish production for human consumption, contributing significantly ahead of other countries such as the United Kingdom and Italy. Notably, there were diverse year-on-year changes observed within each country’s production. France and Slovenia saw declines in production, whereas the Netherlands experienced growth. Of particular note, Bulgaria showed a significant increase, while countries like Germany and Greece faced substantial decreases. Over the past five years, the production landscape shifted, with marked changes in countries' shares and varied patterns of growth or contraction.
Future trends to monitor include the possible stabilization of production in major countries like France, further growth opportunities for the Netherlands and Norway, and the potential for improvement in underperforming national markets such as Greece. Ecological factors and evolving market demands will be crucial in shaping the European whiting fish market in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Fresh Whiting Fish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 57.19 | 2023 | -6.37% | -5.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.85 | 2023 | -4.34% | -1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.84 | 2023 | +26.8% | -11.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.85 | 2023 | +7.1% | +7.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 3.76 | 2023 | +1.18% | -0.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 2.75 | 2023 | +10.47% | -0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 0.85 | 2023 | -21.48% | -4.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.76 | 2023 | -4.92% | -2.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.65 | 2022 | -65.4% | +5.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.43 | 2023 | +8.14% | +29.16% | View data |
