In 2023, Norway led European capture fisheries for blue ling with a 36.17% share, followed closely by France at 32.08%. Iceland and Spain contributed 19.27% and 8.49%, respectively, while Denmark, Germany, and Sweden had minimal shares. Norway and France saw significant growth with year-on-year increases of 16.01% and 17.97%, respectively. Denmark showed notable growth with a 32.52% increase. Conversely, Iceland and Spain experienced declines of 6.94% and 3.68%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in country production shares due to changing environmental policies, economic factors, and evolving consumer preferences, particularly in sustainable seafood sourcing.
Top countries in Total Blue Ling Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 7 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 36.17 | 2023 | +2.8% | +16.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 32.08 | 2023 | -10.88% | +17.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 19.27 | 2023 | -5.67% | -6.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.49 | 2023 | +81.96% | -3.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.7 | 2023 | +77.68% | +32.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 0.21 | 2023 | +313.03% | +0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.004 | 2023 | +20.16% | +2.43% | View data |
