In 2023, Iceland dominated the European gutted fresh Atlantic cod production in capture fisheries with an overwhelming share of 86.84%. The United Kingdom held a distant second place at 9.09%, while Denmark, Ireland, and Norway followed with significantly smaller portions of 1.4%, 0.29%, and 0.26% respectively. Other countries each had a minimal share, collectively constituting less than 2%.
From 2022 to 2023, variations revealed:
- Iceland saw a modest increase of 1.78%.
- The UK declined slightly by 0.53%.
- Denmark experienced a sharp drop of 26.88%.
- Other noticeable changes included Finland's growth at 8.29% and Spain's rise by 16.2%.
- CAGR over the last five years suggests a relatively stable trend with minor adjustments for most countries.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production dynamics due to climate change, sustainability efforts, and geopolitical factors that could influence capture capacities and fishing policies across European nations. Additionally, technological advancements in fishing and processing may also impact future production shares.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Atlantic Cod Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 86.84 | 2023 | +4.3% | +1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9.09 | 2023 | +2.54% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 1.4 | 2023 | -32.73% | -26.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 0.29 | 2023 | -5.59% | -1.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 0.26 | 2022 | -6.02% | -50.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.11 | 2023 | -58.59% | -15.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.092 | 2022 | -40.64% | -46.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 0.08 | 2023 | -48.37% | -11.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.061 | 2022 | -57.35% | -58.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.032 | 2023 | -60.37% | -25.9% | View data |
