In 2023, the United Kingdom led European fresh whiting fish production in capture fisheries with 11.75 thousand metric tons, marking a 1.27% increase from the previous year. France, although contributing 4.27 thousand metric tons, experienced an 11.54% decline. Noteworthy growth was seen in Denmark with a 10.62% increasing trend, while Norway advanced by 3.05%. Meanwhile, Germany faced a dramatic reduction of 37.56%. Other countries showed varied trends, with notable declines in Italy and Spain but substantial growth in Bulgaria. Over the past five years, these trends underpin an uneven competitive landscape across Europe.
Future trends to watch in European fresh whiting fish production include:
- Potential continued decline in France due to ongoing reduction trends.
- The possibility of Denmark and Norway enhancing their market share with consistent production growth.
- Increasing production from the UK maintaining its leading position.
- A dramatic growth turnaround in Bulgaria signaling potential market dynamism.
- Environmental and regulatory factors impacting overall capture fisheries output.
Top countries in Fresh Whiting Fish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 11,750 | 2023 | +0.062% | +1.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 4,270 | 2023 | -17.13% | -11.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 2,140 | 2023 | +41.28% | +10.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,170 | 2023 | -1.56% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 980.28 | 2023 | +7.67% | +3.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 685.23 | 2023 | +5.25% | -1.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 493.86 | 2022 | -76.37% | +5.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 421.9 | 2023 | -8.13% | -18.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 207.9 | 2023 | +20.87% | +0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 105.13 | 2023 | +8.05% | -1.06% | View data |
