Value of fish exported from Finland 2012-2022

The value of fish exported from Finland increased over the shown period from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, the value of exported fish amounted to over 279 million euros. However, the import of fish exceeded the export value by far in the same year, peaking at almost 496 million euros.

Commercial fish production in Finland

Despite the growing trend of the global fish production, the commercial fish production in Finland declined in recent years, reaching a low of 91,797 metric tons of fish produced in 2022. While the marine fish production was the main cause for the decline, the inland fish production remained almost stable.

Global environmental impact

In 2021, over 40 percent of Americans considered sustainability when buying seafood due to concerns about the environmental impacts of commercial fishing. These include pollution, shrinking fish populations, and habitat damage. The rising global seafood demand is causing overfishing and sea floor damage. Individuals and governments are advocating for policies to mitigate the seafood industry's environmental harm.