In 2023, Finland led European smelt production in capture fisheries with a substantial value of 800.5 thousand euros, registering a 4.16% increase from the previous year. Estonia showed notable growth of 10.46%, while Latvia saw a decline of 3.14%. Lithuania, France, and the UK witnessed marginal decreases. Sweden experienced an impressive surge of 114.96%. The overall trend indicates a mixed performance, with northern European countries generally holding stronger production values.
Future trends to monitor include potential increases in production efficiency, climate change impacts, and policy shifts influencing fishing quotas. These factors could significantly affect the competitive dynamics among European countries.
Top countries in Total 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 | 194.29 | 2023 | +2.1% | -2.49% | View data |
