In 2023, Poland led European sprat production at 54.14 thousand metric tons, representing a slight decrease of 0.051%. Latvia and Estonia followed, though both experienced notable declines of 4.68% and 6.22%, respectively. Surprisingly, Sweden's production plummeted by 26.92%, while Denmark saw a significant rise of 76.73%. Germany and Norway also increased output by 11.48% and 5.79%. Noticeable growth was observed in Malta and Lithuania, who each grew by 39.66% and 34.1%, respectively. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth pattern suggests a rapidly shifting landscape across different regions.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in declining nations like Sweden and Latvia, sustained growth in rising nations such as Malta and Denmark, and the influence of environmental policies and economic conditions on production. Predictive models may offer insights into challenges and opportunities within the sprat capture fisheries sector across Europe.
Top countries in Total European Sprat Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 54,140 | 2023 | +3.87% | -0.051% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 30,590 | 2023 | -5.92% | -4.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 20,300 | 2023 | -17.26% | -6.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 3,010 | 2023 | +3.52% | -26.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2,730 | 2023 | +77.48% | -2.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2,620 | 2023 | +35.48% | +11.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2,520 | 2022 | -34.55% | -0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 1,730 | 2023 | +31.14% | +5.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,140 | 2023 | -12.28% | -9.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,000 | 2023 | -51.72% | +76.73% | View data |
