The leading producer in 2023 for European Fresh Smelt was Finland, contributing significantly more than other countries. Estonia experienced a notable growth of 10.46%, while Latvia and Lithuania saw declines of 3.14% and 1.56%, respectively. Sweden showed impressive growth, although starting from a low baseline. Over the last five years, the market has seen modest growth with Finland leading, but mixed performances across other nations.
Future trends to watch include Finland maintaining its dominance and Estonia strengthening its position, alongside watching if Sweden continues its remarkable growth. The overall European market may experience fluctuations depending on economic conditions and environmental factors.
Top countries in Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 800,500 | 2023 | +65.95% | +4.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 392,810 | 2023 | +260.83% | -3.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 350,430 | 2023 | -19.59% | +10.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 345,500 | 2023 | +4.32% | -1.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 125,330 | 2023 | +4.64% | -2.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 29,170 | 2022 | -74.4% | -36.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6,890 | 2022 | +61.91% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 6,410 | 2022 | -58.3% | -2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,920 | 2022 | +13.41% | +82.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 256.96 | 2023 | +6.14% | +3.12% | View data |
