In 2023, Finland held the largest share of European fresh smelt production in capture fisheries with a significant 44.29% share. Estonia showed a notable growth of 10.46% from the previous year, while Latvia and Lithuania experienced declines. Meanwhile, the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark had minimal shares under 2%. The UK and Sweden recorded marked fluctuations, with Sweden's share soaring by 114.96%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to climate impacts on fisheries, a growing demand for sustainable fishing practices, and possible policy changes within the EU that could influence production shares across countries.
Top countries in Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 44.29 | 2023 | +65.95% | +4.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 21.74 | 2023 | +260.83% | -3.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 19.39 | 2023 | -19.59% | +10.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 19.12 | 2023 | +4.32% | -1.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.93 | 2023 | +4.64% | -2.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1.61 | 2022 | -74.4% | -36.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.38 | 2022 | +61.91% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.35 | 2022 | -58.3% | -2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.27 | 2022 | +13.41% | +82.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.014 | 2023 | +6.14% | +3.12% | View data |
