In 2023, Norway led European saithe pollock production at €181.59 million, with Iceland and Denmark following at €75.685 million and €27.48 million respectively. Despite their smaller contributions, the UK and Spain showed positive growth trends. However, Germany, France, and the Netherlands experienced significant declines. Notably, Germany saw a dramatic decrease of 24.29%, while France's drop was even steeper at 39.1%. Over five years, most countries saw modest growth except those facing sharp declines.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential stabilization or reversal of negative trends in Germany and France.
- Continued growth in leading nations like Norway and Iceland.
- Influence of environmental policies and climate change on fisheries production.
Top countries in Total Saithe Pollock Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 181,590,000 | 2023 | +3.24% | +4.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 75,685,000 | 2023 | +11.45% | +4.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 27,480,000 | 2023 | +5.12% | +4.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 23,231,000 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 659,050 | 2023 | -41.57% | -24.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 415,520 | 2023 | -82.37% | -39.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 394,280 | 2023 | -0.68% | -4.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 216,640 | 2023 | +0.2% | -6.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 100,380 | 2023 | +145.11% | +3.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 57,100 | 2023 | -19.11% | +3.98% | View data |
