Industry Statistics and Trends
Fishing in Europe key trends
EU fishermen lose access to UK waters.
Following the end of the transition period from the EU, the UK is incrementally gaining full control over its fishing waters, potentially hurting revenue for EU fishermen.
Aquaculture operators are threatening traditional fishermen.
Aquaculture products tend to be cheaper alternatives to wild fish, so consumers have opted to make savings and switch.
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Fishing in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Fishing in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 8.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €32.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Europe is losing access to UK waters
- Following the UK’s departure from the EU and the end of the transition period, the UK is no longer a part of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This has allowed the UK to gain more control of UK waters but reduced access to other European countries, like France.
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Fishing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
European fishermen could lose access to UK waters
- Until 2026, the EU’s fishing quota from UK waters will fall by 2.5%. After this, the UK will gain full control of UK fisheries and the EU will be required to reach a quota agreement annually.
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Revenue
€32.4bn
Employees
245k
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Fishing in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Austevoll Seafood ASA | 2,995.4 | 493.9 | 16.5 | |
Bolton Group International Srl | 3,408.1 | 174.7 | 5.1 | |
Leroy Seafood Group ASA | 2,709.9 | 359.2 | 13.3 |
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Fishing in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Fishing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Fishing industry in Europe is €32.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Fishing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 141k businesses in the Fishing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Fishing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Fishing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 8.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Fishing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Fishing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Fishing in Europe include?
Demersal fish and Pelagic Fish are part of the Fishing industry.
How competitive is the Fishing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Fishing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry fish for wild seafood in oceanic and coastal waters. A range of gear is used to carry out these activities, including nets, lines and stationary traps.
Related Terms
DEMERSAL FISHPELAGIC FISHSHELLFISHWhat's included in this industry?
Demersal fishPelagic FishShellfishCompanies
Austevoll Seafood ASABolton Group International SrlLeroy Seafood Group ASAIndustry Code
031 - Fishing in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Europe is losing access to UK waters
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Fishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Fishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Fishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Fishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Fishing in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Fishing in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Fishing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Fishing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Shellfish command higher prices. As shellfish command a premium, they account for a significant share of revenue by value, despite being the species caught in the lowest volume.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Fishing in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Fishing in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Fishing in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The industry is comprised of many small-scale fishermen. Although larger fishing companies do operate in the industry, many fishermen operate on a small scale, keeping the industry fragmented.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 8 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Austevoll Seafood ASA
- Countries of operation for Bolton Group International Srl
- Countries of operation for Leroy Seafood Group ASA
- Countries of operation for Cornelis Vrolijk BV
- Countries of operation for Nueva Pescanova SL
- Countries of operation for Sildarvinnslan HF
- Countries of operation for Mascato SA
- Countries of operation for Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Fishermen must comply with strict regulations. Fishing in European waters is regulated by the EU and other countries, with quotas set for the amount of fish can be caught, depending on these species and even size.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Fishing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Owner-operated businesses lead to inflated profit. Fishermen who own and work on their vessels tend to draw remuneration from a share of profits rather than taking a conventional wage, understating wage costs and inflating the industry’s average profit margin.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Fishing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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