In 2023, Finland led European fresh freshwater and diadromous fish production, capturing over four thousand metric tons, with Latvia and Poland closely trailing. Despite fluctuations, Denmark and Finland showed positive production growth, while Germany and Sweden faced declines. Greece and Romania experienced the largest year-over-year drops. The Netherlands and Germany marked significant negative trends, while Denmark exhibited notable growth. Slovenia displayed stagnation. Overall, volatile trends reflect regional environmental and policy impacts on fisheries.
Future trends to watch include climate change impacts on species availability, policy shifts favoring sustainable practices, and technological advancements enhancing fishery management and production efficiencies.
Top countries in Fresh Freshwater and Diadromous Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 4,570 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 4,210 | 2023 | +199.11% | +2.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 3,420 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 2,330 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,040 | 2023 | +21.01% | -6.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1,040 | 2023 | -15.44% | +20.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 657.61 | 2023 | -49.85% | -5.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 448.23 | 2023 | +0.65% | -3.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 140.89 | 2023 | +65.78% | -5.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 73.15 | 2023 | -26.53% | -12.4% | View data |
