European wild fish catch data indicates Norway leading significantly with 30.25 thousand metric tons, showing a 1.23% increase from 2023, demonstrating stable growth. Iceland and Spain, rank second and third, facing slight declines at -0.037% and -1.76% respectively. Remarkably, smaller nations like Serbia and Macedonia show noteworthy growth, at 5.08% and 6.1%. Most countries have experienced declines, notably with Denmark and Finland showing substantial decreases of -8.56% and -8.12% respectively. Despite varied successes, the overall trend leans towards slight contraction or stagnant growth for many countries.
Future trends to watch include the effect of environmental and policy shifts impacting fishing quotas and practices, potentially altering the dynamics of fish catch distribution across Europe. Additionally, technological advancements and sustainable practices could play pivotal roles in changing future domestic extraction shares.
Top countries in Wild Fish Catch Domestic Extraction Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 30.25 | 2023 | +0.42% | +1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 16.4 | 2023 | -5.63% | -0.037% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.8 | 2023 | +1.17% | -1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6.71 | 2023 | -0.46% | -1.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.96 | 2023 | -1.05% | -4.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 5.68 | 2023 | -5.03% | -8.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2.8 | 2023 | -1.3% | -0.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.71 | 2023 | -3.42% | -5.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.7 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.63 | 2023 | +1.17% | +0.6% | View data |
