In 2023, Norway led European whole fresh Atlantic mackerel production with 382.15 thousand metric tons, marking a 7.2% increase. Iceland (139.29 thousand metric tons) and the United Kingdom (75.31 thousand metric tons) followed, with Iceland growing by 2.61% and the UK declining by 4.31%. Other notable producers included Ireland, Spain, and Denmark. Over the past five years, these countries exhibited varied growth rates, with some experiencing declines.
Looking ahead, future trends in European mackerel production will likely be influenced by changes in fish stock availability, climate change impacts, international fishing regulations, and technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 382,150 | 2023 | +4.98% | +7.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 139,290 | 2023 | +6.71% | +2.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 75,310 | 2023 | -1.43% | -4.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 48,450 | 2023 | -1.22% | -3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 36,140 | 2023 | +8.84% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 21,590 | 2023 | +33.02% | -1.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 7,300 | 2023 | -11.58% | -2.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 1,860 | 2023 | +21.34% | +4.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 848.12 | 2023 | +3.69% | +0.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 392.1 | 2023 | -9.47% | -18.5% | View data |
