France led European eel production with 37.6 metric tons in 2023, while Denmark and Poland followed with 30.38 and 22.63 metric tons, respectively. Germany and Spain also showed significant contributions. Countries like Greece and Netherlands recorded declines in production, with Greece experiencing a substantial decrease of 30.82%. Meanwhile, Poland and Estonia observed growth, with increases of 11.08% and 11.6%, respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates fluctuating trends across countries, reflecting varying environmental and regulatory influences.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of regulatory changes and sustainability measures on eel fishing practices. There may be increased efforts to safeguard eel populations, leading to tighter controls that could affect production volumes. Additionally, climatic changes and ecological restorations may influence habitat conditions, subsequently affecting eel stock and fishing yields.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Eel Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 37.6 | 2023 | +1.17% | -12.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 30.38 | 2023 | +4.22% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 22.63 | 2023 | +7.4% | +11.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 10.21 | 2023 | +7.98% | +1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.25 | 2023 | +88.42% | -0.0089% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.57 | 2023 | +23.6% | -11.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 0.33 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.16 | 2023 | -44.7% | +11.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.13 | 2023 | +80.75% | -31.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.069 | 2023 | +183.36% | -11.52% | View data |
