Norway leads European whole fresh Atlantic mackerel production, capturing over half of the market share at 53.93% in 2023, with substantial growth of 7.2% year-over-year. Iceland follows with a 19.66% share, seeing a moderate increase. Conversely, the UK and Ireland saw declines in production, at -4.31% and -3.32% respectively. Smaller producers like Italy, Greece, and Malta experienced significant downturns, while minor producers like Slovenia grew by 26.56%.
Looking ahead, expect Norway to continue dominating with its strategic fisheries management. Watch for potential growth in Iceland and minor countries. Changing environmental regulations and the sustainable fishing movement could further influence trends.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Atlantic Mackerel Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 53.93 | 2023 | +4.98% | +7.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 19.66 | 2023 | +6.71% | +2.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.63 | 2023 | -1.43% | -4.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 6.84 | 2023 | -1.22% | -3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.1 | 2023 | +8.84% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 3.05 | 2023 | +33.02% | -1.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.03 | 2023 | -11.58% | -2.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.26 | 2023 | +21.34% | +4.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.12 | 2023 | +3.69% | +0.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.055 | 2023 | -9.47% | -18.5% | View data |
