In 2023, Norway led the European frozen cods, hakes, and haddocks production sector with a substantial market share, followed by Spain and Iceland. Norway's production saw a growth of 4.39%, while Spain experienced a slightly higher increase of 4.73%. Conversely, Iceland's output decreased by 0.6%. The United Kingdom showed significant growth at 17.65%, whereas Germany faced a decline of 6.98%. Notably, Italy exhibited remarkable growth of 134.8%, albeit from a small base.
Future trends in European frozen fish production are expected to focus on sustainable fishing practices, technological advancements in processing, and shifts in consumer demand towards environmentally-friendly products. Close monitoring of the geopolitical climate and climate change impacts on fish stocks will be crucial.
Top countries in Frozen Cods, Hakes and Haddocks Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 667,250,000 | 2023 | +5.9% | +4.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 137,290,000 | 2023 | +0.7% | +4.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 101,490,000 | 2023 | +2.53% | -0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 40,632,000 | 2023 | +16.27% | +2.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 21,529,000 | 2023 | -3.6% | -6.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 11,826,000 | 2022 | +99.99% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 7,570,100 | 2023 | -0.69% | -3.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 5,692,400 | 2023 | +3.98% | +17.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 313,550 | 2023 | +52160% | +134.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 15.29 | 2022 | -57.86% | View data |
