In 2023, Norway led European Atlantic mackerel production, followed distantly by Iceland and the United Kingdom. Norway increased by 7.57%, while Iceland experienced a modest rise of 1.4%. Conversely, the UK saw a decline of 6.06%. The Netherlands and Spain had minor variations, while Denmark, France, and several smaller producers faced declines. Notably, Germany grew by 21.26%, and Slovenia saw a leap of 22.98%, albeit from a low base. Over five years, growth is driven by Norway and Iceland, with challenges for others due to ecological and quota constraints.
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Top countries in Total Atlantic Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 389,030 | 2023 | +0.8% | +7.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 145,300 | 2023 | +6.84% | +1.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 69,440 | 2023 | -3.61% | -6.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 57,140 | 2023 | -14.96% | -0.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 35,940 | 2023 | +8.03% | +0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 14,370 | 2023 | -11.52% | -9.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 7,490 | 2023 | -9.37% | -1.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 7,240 | 2023 | -20.95% | +21.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 845.57 | 2023 | +3.67% | +0.057% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 392.1 | 2023 | -9.47% | -18.5% | View data |
