The European fresh smelt capture fisheries sector has exhibited diverse trends across countries. In 2023, Finland led production with 1.51 thousand metric tons, though facing a drop of 0.81%. Estonia saw an increase of 20.52%, while Latvia experienced a sharp decline of 24.29%. Lithuania's production decreased by 5.55%, and the Netherlands decreased by 25.67%. France's output reduced by 11.3%, whereas Poland saw an upswing of 47.55%. Denmark and Sweden also noted significant growths of 39.96% and 121.07%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in this sector include:
- Potential fluctuations in Finland's production, possibly influenced by ecological and regulatory factors.
- Sustained growth in Estonia, suggesting a strengthening in overall fisheries management and market strategies.
- Continued volatility in Latvia and Lithuania, indicating potential challenges in maintaining viable production levels.
- Emphasis on innovative and sustainable practices across low-producing countries like the Netherlands and Germany to enhance production capacity.
- Monitoring Poland's impressive growth trajectory to ascertain its sustainability in the coming years.
Top countries in Fresh European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 1,510 | 2023 | +3.03% | -0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 769.27 | 2023 | +3.55% | +20.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 545.89 | 2023 | -9.74% | -24.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 124.87 | 2023 | +59.67% | -5.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 27.86 | 2023 | +173.12% | -25.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 25.8 | 2023 | -5.49% | -11.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 9.89 | 2022 | -11.38% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 6.16 | 2023 | +60.3% | +47.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.76 | 2023 | +276% | +39.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.053 | 2023 | -2.94% | +121.07% | View data |
