In 2023, Poland led the European freshwater fish capture with a production of 3.29 thousand metric tons, followed by Finland (2.13) and Latvia (1.51). While Estonia and Germany produced less, experiencing declines of 3.61% and 6.74% respectively, France showed a significant increase of 8.71%. Sweden saw a growth of 7.3%, whereas the Netherlands and Portugal recorded substantial declines. Spain's production remained negligible.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential recovery in countries with declining production, focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.
- Impact of climate change on freshwater resources and fish populations.
- Emerging technologies and sustainable practices that could boost production efficiency.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 3,290 | 2023 | +2.31% | +3.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 2,130 | 2023 | +0.87% | +3.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 1,510 | 2023 | +125.3% | +1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 1,500 | 2023 | +0.94% | -3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 982.15 | 2023 | +25.24% | -6.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 63.47 | 2023 | +41.44% | +7.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 31.41 | 2023 | +70.22% | -1.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 14.72 | 2023 | +127.29% | -5.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 12.6 | 2023 | -42.47% | +8.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.44 | 2023 | +249.43% | -20.31% | View data |
