In 2023, Poland led European freshwater fish production for human consumption with 36.38 metric tons, marking a 2.4% increase. Latvia and Estonia followed with minor activity reductions, contrasting with Finland, which decreased by 4.7%. Germany maintained stability at 0.37% growth. Notably, France saw significant growth at 21.39%, while countries like Lithuania and the Netherlands declined by over 20%. Trends highlight increasing efforts in Poland and France, while others encounter production challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Poland and France's share as they leverage their increasing production capacity.
- Observing if declining nations can reverse negative trends through innovation or policy changes.
- The impact of ecological policies on production practices and sustainability initiatives.
Top countries in Fresh Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 36.38 | 2023 | -3.54% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 17.81 | 2023 | +126.2% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 17.53 | 2023 | +1.23% | -3.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 16.93 | 2023 | +4.02% | -4.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 9.68 | 2023 | +19.27% | +0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 0.71 | 2023 | +34.31% | +5.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.6 | 2023 | +90.33% | -0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.26 | 2023 | +2.28% | +21.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.058 | 2023 | -23.5% | -24.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.029 | 2023 | +256.71% | -20.02% | View data |
