In 2023, Finland led European fresh freshwater fish production with a value of 4.24 million euros, experiencing a modest growth rate of 1.62% year-on-year. Poland and Estonia followed, with Estonia witnessing a significant decrease of 4.33%. Germany saw the largest drop among leading producers at 10.49%, while France registered a notable increase of 9.12%. Lithuania, Netherlands, and Portugal faced substantial declines of over 16%, 21%, and 26% respectively. Sweden, Latvia, and Spain remained relatively stable with minimal variations.
Future trends to watch in the European freshwater fish market include:
- Adapting to climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems which can influence fish populations.
- Focus on sustainable fishing practices to balance production growth and environmental conservation.
- Potential recovery in countries showing recent declines, possibly driven by policy changes or innovation in fishing technologies.
- The role of aquaculture advancements as a complementary aspect to capture fisheries, potentially affecting production dynamics.
- Continued market shift influenced by changing consumer preferences towards environmentally sustainable and locally sourced seafood.
Top countries in Fresh Freshwater Fishes Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 4,240,000 | 2023 | -9.84% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 2,911,600 | 2023 | -22.48% | +0.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 2,711,600 | 2023 | +4.57% | -4.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,120,200 | 2023 | +7.66% | -10.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 410,410 | 2023 | +34.82% | -0.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 98,290 | 2023 | +20% | -0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 59,800 | 2022 | -75.24% | -20.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 40,130 | 2023 | -33.99% | +9.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 11,570 | 2023 | -11.96% | -16.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 9,750 | 2023 | +123.08% | -21.18% | View data |
