Detail of income: German fishermen in the price dilemma

Detail of income: German fishermen in the price dilemma

increasing amounts under pressure under pressure: A look at German fishing

Deutsche Fisherlerei brought remarkable amounts of fish ashore in 2023, a total of around 157,000 tons. This increase in the amount of arrival is a positive sign for the industry, but also raises questions about the economic income.

declining income despite high arrival quantities

The fishermen were able to achieve income of almost 182 million euros through these amounts. Compared to the previous year, this means a decline, since in 2022 around 187 million euros were generated. Lutz Wessendorf, an expert at the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), explains the reasons for this decline: "Despite higher amounts of incoming, the proceeds have decreased because the composition of the landings is mainly made up of cheaper varieties such as Sandaal and Wooden Mackrel, while high -priced fish such as food crabs and emperor granate are caught less frequently."

The most common food fish

In the statistics of the landing fish species, the blue Wittling stands out, which is the highest proportion with 24.2 percent. Hering follows 22.4 percent and mackerel with 10.7 percent. These numbers illustrate the dominance of individual fish species in the fishing areas and provide information about the preferences of the market and the availability in the waters.

contextualization of the trends in fishing

compared the current amounts with previous years, it can be seen that the arrival weight of German fishermen in 2022 had dropped by 8 percent, while it had even decreased by 9.5 percent in 2021. This seems to be in a comprehensive trend towards state and European landings. The industry is therefore not only a decline in economic income, but also seasonal and ecological challenges.

conclusion: The future of German fishing

The increasing amounts could be understood as an indicator of positive change in fishing policy and management. Nevertheless, the question remains how the economic situation will develop despite these successes. Consumers could be encouraged to choose more sustainable fish species in order to support both the economy of the fishermen and to counteract the overfishing of high -priced species. The challenges are complex, and it remains to be seen which adjustments the industry will make to ensure economic stability in the coming years.