The 2023 data shows Iceland leading European gutted fresh finfish production with 274.98 thousand metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom and France. While Iceland's output increased slightly by 0.92%, the UK and France saw declines, particularly France with a 3.43% drop. Denmark and the Netherlands experienced notable decreases of over 10%. In contrast, Lithuania and Malta registered significant growth rates of 13.83% and 16.83%, respectively.
Future trends to observe include:
- Continued growth in countries like Lithuania and Malta, suggesting emerging potential in their fisheries sectors.
- Monitoring the declining trends in established producers like Denmark and the Netherlands to assess impacts on the European market.
- Evaluating the recovery or further contraction of smaller producers like Estonia, which showed a drastic increase, indicating potential volatility.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Finfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 274,980 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 122,290 | 2023 | +1.26% | -0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 42,440 | 2023 | -4.6% | -3.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 39,910 | 2023 | -5.34% | -10.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 32,980 | 2023 | +5.89% | -3.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 23,770 | 2023 | +0.71% | -10.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 6,590 | 2022 | +11.37% | -35.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5,470 | 2023 | -10.92% | -9.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 898.61 | 2022 | -0.77% | -29.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 769.18 | 2023 | +7.59% | +13.83% | View data |
