The European whole fresh sprat production for human consumption in 2023 showed a varied distribution among countries. Poland led with 45.54%, followed by Latvia at 25.74%, and Estonia at 18.12%. Smaller shares were seen in countries like Germany and Denmark, which despite having low shares, showed significant growth of 10.33% and 117.15% respectively. Other notable increases were observed in Malta and Lithuania, while major losses were registered by Italy, Romania, and the United Kingdom.
Looking ahead, the sprat market may see growth driven by increasing demand, particularly for countries that demonstrated progress, such as Germany and Denmark. Sustainability concerns and regulatory measures will also shape the production dynamics. The evolving economic landscape across Europe could further impact production and consumption patterns.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Sprat Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 45.54 | 2023 | +3.88% | -0.056% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 25.74 | 2023 | -5.92% | -4.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 18.12 | 2023 | -12.2% | -5.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 2.76 | 2023 | +110.02% | +0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2.12 | 2022 | -34.55% | -0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2.1 | 2023 | +28.64% | +10.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.03 | 2022 | +3.03% | +25.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.93 | 2023 | +35.22% | +117.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1.15 | 2023 | -7.36% | -6.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.99 | 2023 | +104.32% | -2.14% | View data |
