In 2023, Greece led European whole fresh marine fish production in capture fisheries with approximately 4.04 thousand metric tons. Italy and France followed with production values of 0.8882 and 0.87519 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notably, Poland experienced a substantial year-on-year growth of 240.96%, while Greece faced a decline of 4.18%. Sweden and Croatia also showed positive growth rates, with variations of 20.59% and 4.74% respectively. On the contrary, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia saw decreases, with Norway and Slovenia experiencing significant drops of 18.23% and 21.93%.
Future trends in the European fisheries market may include:
- Increased focus on sustainable fishing practices which may affect production outputs.
- Potential impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, influencing fish availability and distribution.
- Technological advancements in fishing techniques could improve efficiency and yields.
- Policy shifts at the EU level may alter fishing quotas, further affecting production volumes.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Marine Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 4,040 | 2023 | -6.14% | -4.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 888.2 | 2022 | -21.52% | -6.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 875.19 | 2023 | -10.92% | +7.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 394.88 | 2023 | +112.49% | +240.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 63.8 | 2023 | +10.06% | +4.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 23.5 | 2023 | +28.58% | -7.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 19.25 | 2023 | +19.9% | -0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 11 | 2023 | +227.15% | +20.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 6.29 | 2023 | +9.89% | -11.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 4.18 | 2022 | +145.88% | -61.12% | View data |
