In 2023, Finland led European smelt production with a value of 693.85 thousand euros, reflecting a modest year-on-year growth of 1.22%. Estonia saw a significant increase of 10.46%, securing the second spot. Latvia and Lithuania faced slight declines, while production in France decreased by 2.74%. Remarkably, Sweden experienced a substantial rise of 114.96% in smelt production value. Over a 5-year period, compound annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate varying levels of performance across these countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental changes and fisheries management on smelt populations, potentially affecting production value across Europe. Additionally, innovations in sustainable fishing practices and market demand fluctuations will play significant roles in shaping the smelt production landscape.
Top countries in Total European Smelt Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 693,850 | 2023 | +3.94% | +1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 453,300 | 2023 | -19.34% | +10.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 392,810 | 2023 | +260.83% | -3.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 345,500 | 2023 | +4.32% | -1.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 124,100 | 2023 | +3.62% | -2.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 29,170 | 2022 | -74.4% | -36.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6,890 | 2022 | +61.91% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 6,410 | 2022 | -58.3% | -2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,920 | 2022 | +13.41% | +82.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 194.29 | 2023 | +2.1% | -2.49% | View data |
