In 2023, the Netherlands led European frozen aquatic animal production in capture fisheries with 427.7 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain with 369.51 and Iceland at 90.72. The Netherlands saw a slight decrease of 1.31%, while Spain and Iceland experienced declines of 3.06% and 5.53%, respectively. Germany and Sweden also saw significant downticks, while Portugal and France recorded positive growth, with France notably surging by 191.99%. Norway experienced the largest drop at 45.28%, contrasting with Denmark's positive spike of 42.24%.
Looking ahead, continued monitoring of geopolitical issues affecting fishing rights, climate change impact on aquatic ecosystems, and technological advancements in capture and processing will be crucial in understanding future trends in the European frozen aquatic animal production sector. These factors could significantly influence the growth trajectories of individual countries within the region.
Top countries in Frozen Aquatic Animals Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 427,700 | 2023 | +2.66% | -1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 369,510 | 2023 | -0.39% | -3.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 90,720 | 2023 | -7.49% | -5.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 16,360 | 2023 | -21.32% | -11.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 15,560 | 2023 | +7.78% | +13.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 14,070 | 2023 | +1320% | -14.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 11,440 | 2023 | -83.43% | -45.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 8,500 | 2023 | +1.47% | +4.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 8,030 | 2023 | +12.54% | -6.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 3,710 | 2023 | -0.38% | +191.99% | View data |
