In 2023, Finland dominated European fresh smelt production for human consumption, constituting 55.04% of the total. Estonia and Latvia followed with 23.85% and 17.06%, respectively. Smaller contributions came from Lithuania (3.9%), the Netherlands (0.87%), France (0.83%), Germany (0.22%), Poland (0.19%), Denmark (0.12%), and Sweden (0.0017%).
Important year-on-year changes included Estonia's strong growth of 20.32%, while Latvia's production significantly declined by 24.29%. An impressive surge was seen in Sweden with a 121.07% increase, alongside notable growth in Denmark at 39.96% and Poland at 47.55%.
Future trends to watch include increasing contributions from smaller producers such as Sweden and Denmark, as their recent growth projects positively for capturing larger market shares. Continuous monitoring of Latvian and Netherlands data is also essential due to their declining trends, which could impact overall European smelt production dynamics.
Top countries in Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 55.04 | 2023 | +4.48% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 23.85 | 2023 | +3.42% | +20.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 17.06 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 3.9 | 2023 | +59.67% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.87 | 2023 | +173.12% | -25.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.83 | 2023 | -3.3% | -10.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.22 | 2022 | -38.26% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.19 | 2023 | +60.3% | +47.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.12 | 2023 | +276% | +39.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.002 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
