Estonia leads European production of trouts, smelts, and salmons in capture fisheries, with 37.08 metric tons for human consumption in 2023, showing an 18.96% increase from the previous year. Latvia and Finland follow, but both saw declines of 22.57% and 26.47% respectively. Sweden and Lithuania also experienced a decrease in production, whereas Germany showed a slight increase of 1.59%. The CAGR over the last five years indicates significant volatility in this sector, with notable declines in several countries like the Netherlands (down by 34.73%) and Poland (down by 28.52%).
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in production levels in countries like Finland and Latvia.
- The impact of environmental policies on capture fisheries practices across Europe.
- Investments in sustainable fishing methods potentially altering production shares.
- Possible shifts in demand due to changing consumer preferences toward sustainable seafood.
Top countries in Total Trouts, Smelts and Salmons Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 37.08 | 2023 | +4.6% | +18.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 27.81 | 2023 | -0.64% | -22.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 21.85 | 2023 | +18.11% | -26.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 7.12 | 2023 | -1.81% | -16.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 5.71 | 2023 | +61.94% | -5.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.55 | 2023 | +44.32% | -28.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.43 | 2023 | -2.47% | -10.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.36 | 2023 | +9.96% | -13.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.66 | 2023 | +42.56% | -34.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.61 | 2022 | +36.81% | +10.29% | View data |
