In 2023, France dominated European fresh eel capture fishery, producing 44.82% of the total, followed by Denmark and Poland, contributing 17.54% and 14.85%, respectively. Notable trends include a decrease in France's output by 2.1%, while Poland increased production by 10.51%. Sweden experienced a drastic decline of 23.09% and Greece saw a sharp drop of 30.82%. Estonia registered an impressive rise of 11.6%.
Future trends to watch:
- The resilience of Poland's upward trend in production.
- Recovery measures from countries like Sweden and Greece facing significant declines.
- Potential impacts of climate change and regulatory adjustments on overall production capacity across smaller producing nations.
Top countries in Fresh European Eel Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 44.82 | 2023 | +0.83% | -2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 17.54 | 2023 | -12.12% | -4.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 14.85 | 2023 | +4.69% | +10.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.17 | 2023 | +7.91% | +1.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.65 | 2023 | +91.81% | +0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 2.84 | 2023 | -21.5% | -23.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.41 | 2023 | +84.72% | -6.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.38 | 2023 | +23.6% | -11.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.27 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.22 | 2023 | -28.4% | -30.82% | View data |
