In 2023, Latvia led European production of freshwater and diadromous fishes for human consumption with a significant share. Other key producers included Poland and Estonia, while notable declines were observed in Finland and Sweden. Over the past five years, the average annual growth rate has been modest across leading countries, with Latvia and Poland showing positive trends. Conversely, many western European nations like France, Spain, and Portugal witnessed contractions.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production dynamics due to climate change, changes in market demand, and advancements in aquaculture technologies that may affect traditional capture fisheries. Overall, variability in production across countries may become more pronounced.
Top countries in Fresh Freshwater and Diadromous Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 29.87 | 2023 | +199.11% | +2.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 24.29 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 16.48 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 12.91 | 2023 | -0.11% | -15.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.95 | 2023 | +17.94% | +0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2.97 | 2023 | +0.056% | -4.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 1.81 | 2023 | +16.19% | -12.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.36 | 2023 | -10.82% | -8.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1 | 2023 | +65.78% | -5.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.52 | 2023 | -26.53% | -12.4% | View data |
