Per capita consumption of fish and fishery products in Germany from 1980 to 2025 (in kilograms catch weight)

In 2025, the average consumption of fish and fishery products by German consumers totaled around **** kilograms per capita. The segment includes, in addition to fish, crustaceans and mollusks such as crabs and shrimp. The biggest fish lovers are located in Schleswig-Holstein, Bremen, and Hamburg.

Fishing in Germany

In Germany, more than over ******* tons of various fishery products are produced each year. These products come from marine and inland fisheries, as well as from aquaculture. However, national production cannot meet the demand of German consumers, so large quantities of fish are imported annually. The main imports are processed fish fillets and other forms of fish meat.

Frozen segment as an important part of fish sales

In many regions of Germany, obtaining fresh fish is often a major challenge for consumers. For this reason, the majority of fish products are sold frozen or canned. The sales share of fresh fish was most recently ** percent. Salmon is considered the most popular fish variety among German consumers.