In 2023, Iceland led Europe's whole fresh Atlantic cod production in capture fisheries, significantly outpacing other countries. Norway and Denmark trailed, with notably lesser volumes. Iceland's production grew modestly by 1.34% year-on-year. Meanwhile, several countries like Poland, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain experienced declines, with France plummeting by nearly 65%. Notably, Germany and Estonia showed growth, with increases of 11.61% and 15.87%, respectively. Over a five-year span, production trends revealed a complex landscape of growth and decline among European producers.
Future trends may include:
- Potential stabilization in production declines for some countries.
- Possible increases due to advancements in sustainable fishing practices.
- Continued dominance of Iceland unless significant policy or environmental changes occur.
- Opportunities for countries with growth, like Germany and Estonia, to expand their market share.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Cod Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 76,860 | 2023 | +2.48% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 333.04 | 2022 | +15.52% | -66.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 30.9 | 2023 | +139.32% | -1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 16.88 | 2023 | +241.5% | -22.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 13.07 | 2023 | -5.28% | -3.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 10.66 | 2022 | +52.11% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 France | 7.9 | 2023 | +202.65% | -64.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 7.35 | 2023 | +61.77% | -21.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 5.2 | 2022 | +480.36% | +31.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.45 | 2023 | +7.77% | -45.1% | View data |
