In 2023, Finland led the European market for whole fresh trouts, smelts, and salmons production in capture fisheries, valued at 1.5841 million euros. Estonia and Latvia followed, reflecting a growth trend with Estonia experiencing the highest year-on-year increase at 13.0%. Conversely, Norway, a traditional seafood giant, saw a notable decline of 11.15%. Meanwhile, France and Spain also witnessed declines, with Spain's figures falling sharply by 27.82%. Over a 5-year span, the sector's compound annual growth rate showcases nuanced regional trends, highlighting market potential despite fluctuations in individual countries.
Future trends to watch include sustainability measures influencing capture fisheries, shifts due to climate change impacting fish populations, and technology advancements in monitoring fisheries. Additionally, growing consumer preference for sustainable seafood might pivot the focus towards aquaculture, challenging traditional capture fisheries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Trouts, Smelts and Salmons Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 1,584,100 | 2023 | +15% | +7.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 954,940 | 2023 | +8.69% | +13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 581,010 | 2023 | +207.33% | +0.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 371,510 | 2023 | -5.17% | -2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 349,800 | 2023 | +5.62% | -1.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 123,970 | 2023 | +271.88% | +2.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 61,850 | 2023 | +1.84% | -11.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 56,150 | 2023 | +30.83% | +20.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 29,170 | 2022 | -74.05% | -36.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 27,220 | 2023 | +0.98% | +13.12% | View data |
