The European whole fresh eel production for capture fisheries in 2023 was led by France, Denmark, and Poland. France saw a noticeable reduction of 12.62% compared to the previous year, while Denmark's production remained almost stable with a slight decrease of 0.53%. Poland bucked the trend with an 11.08% increase, indicating potential growth opportunities. Meanwhile, other significant producers like Germany and Spain observed minimal variations, around 1.19% and -0.0089%, respectively.
Future trends to watch:
- Continuing fluctuations in France's and Poland's eel production could shape overall European outputs.
- Environmental policies and natural resource management will impact future production stability across the region.
- Monitoring sustainability efforts will be crucial as some countries experience severe declines, like Finland and the Netherlands.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Eel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 205.58 | 2023 | +1.17% | -12.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 166.12 | 2023 | +4.22% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 123.74 | 2023 | +7.4% | +11.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 55.81 | 2023 | +7.98% | +1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 45.09 | 2023 | +88.42% | -0.0089% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.09 | 2023 | +23.6% | -11.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1.79 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.86 | 2023 | -44.7% | +11.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.72 | 2023 | +80.75% | -31.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.38 | 2023 | +183.36% | -11.52% | View data |
