Poland
Commercial Fish Species
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus balticus)
Sprat is a small herring-like fish, achieving 10 to 20 cm in
length. White, tasty and fatty, sprat is a rich source of omega-3
fatty acids. For culinary and processing purposes, mainly gutted
sprat is used. In the case of canned sprat, gutted and headed fish
are used. Winter-spring fat sprat is perfect for the production of
smoked and canned sprat. Sometimes sprat is marinated in an aromatic
vinegar marinade (so-called pickled sprat, Polish: moskaliki). In
Poland sprat is rarely bought fresh, whereas deep-fried fresh sprat
is a popular snack in many countries (e.g. the Balkans). Polish
processing plants export frozen sprat and canned sprat to Central
and Southern Europe. Despite high quotas, resources of high-quality
sprat for consumption are limited. Catching sprat for feed purposes
(fishmeal production) hardly seems like the best use for this
nutritionally valuable fish.
Baltic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Baltic salmon is a unique specialty valued not only in Poland
but also on the French restaurant market. Unlike fatty farm-raised
salmon, its firm flesh is only slightly pink (after cooking it is
nearly white). Whether cooked or smoked, wild salmon provides
amazing taste sensations. It can be also eaten raw when salted. In
recent years, catches and exports of Baltic salmon have been reduced
because of the EU’s ban on use of the gillnet.
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Although the history of trout farming in Poland dates back to
the beginning of the 20th century, the dynamic development of trout
aquaculture really began after the collapse of the Communist regime,
at the beginning of the 1990s. During several years of development,
production increased fifteenfold, from 1,000 up to 15,000 tonnes.
However, despite intensive investment, development has stagnated
over the past few years. In Poland, freshwater small trout
(so-called table trout) is farmed, with a size of about 200-450 g.
The flesh of freshwater trout is nearly white (slightly pinkish). In
recent years, some farms have used feed additives to color the flesh
an intense pink or red (similar to the color of sea trout fillets).
Trout is a tasty fish, eaten both as a whole fish and as fillets. It
is usually fried, roasted or grilled. Gutted or filleted trout is
also smoked, as the smoked version is considered a real gourmet
treat. Most of the smoked trout in Poland is intended for export,
mainly to Germany.
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
Perch is a freshwater fish, occurring in lakes, rivers and
brackish coastal sea waters. It is valuable for both commercial
fisheries (especially bigger sized fish) and angling Perch is
considered valuable, tasty fish. Perch meat is white, delicate and
juicy. It is quite popular in Polish fish bars in the lakes area.
Fried crunchy perch or perch fried and marinated is worth trying!
Polish fish processing offers real gourmet products in export –
fresh perch fillets.
Pike Perch (Sander lucioperca)
Pike-perch is a genus of fish in the Perch family, but has
elongated body — pike's shape. Pike-perch may grow to even 1,3 m and
23 kg. Average weight of captured fish is 3-5 kg. Pikeperch is
considered one of the most valuable food fishes native to Europe.
Pike-perch meat is white, delicate, juicy and nearly boneless. It is
very popular in Polish bars and restaurants. Pikeperch lives in
fresh water (lakes) as well as brackish water — Baltic sea coastal
waters and bays.
European Catfish - Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis)
European catfish (Wels catfish) is a species naturally living in
Polish waters, where it is caught by anglers and fishermen. It is
also farmed, with production exceeding 200 tonnes annually. European
catfish is the largest freshwater fish in European waters. It can
grow up to two meters long and is notably long-lived. The European
catfish is a predator and although most of its food consists of
invertebrates and small fish it sometimes hunts for birds, frogs and
small mammals (because of that, it is called “water wolf”). It is
characterized by exquisite, firm flesh compared by some consumers to
veal. It tastes best fried, roasted or boiled in vegetable bouillon,
but can also be smoked
North African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
North African catfish is a species raised in Poland since 1989.
An omnivore from Africa and Asia Minor, it lives in freshwater and
saltwater reservoirs. It requires very little oxygen (it can breathe
atmospheric oxygen). In Poland, North African catfish is raised in
reservoirs with heated water recirculation (annual production equals
about 200 tonnes). North African catfish is tasty, lean (about 4%
fat), and is free of annoying bones. Because of its consistency and
high protein content it is comparable to veal. It can also be
smoked. The byproducts of filleting this fish are used for collagen
production.
Baltic Herring (Clupean harengus membras)
Baltic herring is a subspecies of Atlantic herring, living in
the Baltic Sea. Because of the lower salinity of water, the Baltic
herring is characterized by a smaller size than the Atlantic herring
(sea herring). Lower fat content and small size is the reason why
the Baltic herring is rarely employed for salt-matured products (a
la Matjas). Baltic herring is very often used for the production of
cold marinated fish (herring rolls) and canned fish. Modern
consumers rarely appreciate fresh herring (so-called “green”
herring) which is very tasty and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. (Fresh
herring is usually coated with flour and fried until it turns brown;
herring fried this way is eaten hot or marinated in acetic acid).
Limited resources of Baltic herring, along with the reduced
potential of the Polish fleet, are the reasons the Baltic herring
sells mainly in the domestic market.
Baltic Cod (Gadus morhua callarias)
Baltic cod is a subspecies of cod living in Baltic Sea waters,
forming two separate stocks: Eastern and Western. The Baltic cod is
a predator, feeding mostly on herring-like fish. It is usually 30-80
cm long, although record-breaking individuals can be as long as one
meter. Cod is white, very delicate and tasty, although its taste is
sometimes described as neutral. It is lean and dietetic. In Poland
it is eaten usually in the form of fried breaded fillets or fish
cakes. Cod liver, the richest natural source of omega-3 fatty acids,
is a valued specialty used in canned fish products. Fresh and frozen
cod fillets are among Polish exported specialties and are valued in
many European markets, especially in France, Great Britain and
Germany.
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)
Turbot is a left-eyed flatfish living on the sandy bottom of the
Baltic Sea. It is characterized by an asymmetrical disc-shaped body,
its skin covered with spots (depending on the coloring of the
bottom) and sharp barbs (which makes filleting it at home
difficult). Even though turbot is one of the tastiest Baltic fish,
it is not well known among Polish consumers. It is most commonly
fried, though restaurants also serve assorted dishes from filleted
turbot. Turbot is white, very tasty and firm, which enables it to be
served stewed.
Flounder - Platichthys flesus (flounder); Pleuronectes platessa
(plaice)
Flounder from Baltic catches is available year-round, but it
tastes best from June to early autumn. Its fat content, which is
important for taste, also varies according to season. Flounder from
autumn catches contains about 5% fat. It is white and quite firm,
with a delicate flavor, although it is less valued than more
expensive flatfish like plaice and turbot. Polish catches of
flounder equal about 11,000 tonnes annually. Apart from sales to
seasonal coastal bars, it is an important material for the
production of frozen breaded products meant for export. Another
flounder-like flatfish is plaice, also caught in the Baltic Sea. It
can be easily distinguished from flounder by its characteristic red
or orange spots on the eye side. In the Baltic, plaice spawns from
January through March. Plaice is lean, delicate and firmer than
flounder. Polish fishermen do not always separate these two fish,
selling both as flounder, which is why data about plaice catches are
only approximate. In future, thanks to improved sorting practices,
Polish fishermen will be able to offer plaice at a higher market
price.
Brown Trout (Salmo trutta m. trutta)
Brown trout resembles wild Baltic salmon but it is characterized
by a different coat color and a stockier body. Brown trout outnumber
salmon in the Baltic Sea. From July until autumn, brown trout
migrates to the Vistula and other smaller rivers, where it spawns
from November until March. Thanks to the stocking of the Baltic Sea
with brown trout smolt and the building of fish ladders, its stock
situation has improved. Polish fishermen catch about 90,000 brown
trout annually. Brown trout caught in Polish waters has also been
sent to Ireland to rebuild its population there. Brown trout is very
tasty, both raw and smoked; it is often mistaken for salmon by
buyers and consumers. It tastes best before spawning.
Eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Eel was once highly valued in Poland. Smoked eel was a symbol of
luxury (during Communist times it was a common bribe!). The unique
taste of wild eel caught in Polish lakes and salt waters (Vistula
Lagoon, Szczecin Lagoon and Gdańsk Bay) is rarer now because of
decreasing stock, low stocking levels and protective measures
introduced by the EU
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Barramundi is a tropical fish from Australia. In its natural
environment, barramundi live in seaside tropical waters (in mangrove
forests) where the water temperature never drops below 20 degrees
Celsius (68° F). It is usually caught when it is 1 to 1.2 meters
long. The barramundi is a predator. For the past few years it has
been successfully raised in Poland, in a closed system (recirculated
water) with hydroponic plant cultivation. This fish is valued for
its unique taste and nutritional quality. It can be used for
sashimi, grilling and roasting. Ambitious production plans may make
Poland the biggest producer of barramundi in Europe.
Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
The carp was introduced into Europe from Asia, but the history
of its farming and the presence of carp in Polish waters reaches as
far back as the 13th century and thus it should be considered an
indigenous fish, living naturally in European waters. Carp is raised
in single 2-3 year cycles in earthen ponds. This specific method of
extensive production is used only in Poland and certain other
Central European countries. Despite its bony flesh, carp is greatly
appreciated by Polish consumers (it is also valued in neighboring
countries – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, and in Central
and Southern Germany). Carp is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve.
During the week before Christmas, Polish fish farmers sell over 85%
of their annual carp production, approximately 18,000 tonnes. The
taste of carp depends on the quality of water and natural feed as
well as feeding methods. Some carp from specific locations are
especially valued, as reflected in their registration as a
traditional specialty.
Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Aristichthys nobilis)
These are freshwater fish brought to Poland and other European
countries from Asia. Their natural habitat is Chinese and East
Siberian waters. They are carp-like fish, feeding on phytoplankton,
and normally grow to a length of 100 cm. In Poland two species are
raised in polyculture with common carp: silver and bighead carp.
Both are characterized by a fast pace of growth. In both cases the
flesh is fatty, very tasty and delicate, and these fish can be
fried, roasted, stewed or smoked.
Amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
White amur is a freshwater fish brought to Poland in 1964. Its
natural habitat is in Chinese waters and the basin of the river
Amur. It is a carp-like fish, feeding on water plants. A rather
gluttonous fish, the white amur is used to revitalize exhausted
reservoirs. It grows to a length of 150 cm. In Poland, amur is
raised in earthen ponds in polyculture with carp. It is also fished
by anglers. Fatty, tasty and delicate, it is suitable for frying,
roasting, stewing or smoking.
Sturgeon (Acipenser spp.)
Poland belongs to the biggest producers of sturgeon-like fish in
Europe. Sturgeon are farmed both for the fish themselves and for
their roe (caviar). The fry are produced for aquaculture and for
stocking in natural reservoirs (i.e. Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser
oxyrinchus, which became extinct in Polish waters in the middle of
the 20th century). On Polish farms one can find Siberian sturgeon,
Sevruga and Bester (a crossbreed of a beluga female and a starlet
male). All sturgeon is extremely tasty and can be used for
sophisticated dishes, or smoked. Sturgeon caviar is one of the most
expensive food products in the world.
Poland Fish - Fish products
from Poland.
Every day, from small fishing boats and family fish farms to the
world’s largest salmon smokehouse, we produce high-quality fish and
fish products with passion and dedication for the most demanding
European and non-European markets. We are eager to answer any
questions you may have. We also offer the opportunity to arrange
interviews with Polish fishermen as well as tours of fish farms and
processing plants
www.poland-fish.com
Import, export and tariff regulations, EU regulations
Trade between Poland, the EU member states and the members of EFTA
apart from Switzerland (collectively constituting the European
Economic Area/EEA) is free and not subject to any duties. In trade
with countries from outside the EEA, Poland uses the common EU
tariffs.
The Fisheries
Secretariat - The Fisheries Secretariat is a non-profit
organisation dedicated to work towards more sustainable fisheries at
an international level, with a focus on the European Union. The
Fisheries Secretariat (FISH) is a non-profit organisation working
towards sustainable fisheries in Europe with a strong focus
on the Baltic Sea. Our long-term goal is healthy seas with
thriving fish stocks and great diversity. At FISH, we work towards
more sustainable fisheries through information, international
co-operation, capacity building and lobbying. We have a particular
mission to support and help other organisations, as well as the
public, with information and knowledge.
Ocean Health Index Poland - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the
ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
Information for Poland
Sea Fisheries Institute in Gdynia - Includes:
Department of Fishery Resources
Department of Fisheries Oceanography and Marine Ecology
Department of Processing Technology
Department of Fishery Economics
Department of Genetics and Marine Biology Institute of Oceanology
Polish Academy of Sciences (formerly: Marine Biology Center)
Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, Agricultural University of
Szczecin (former name: Faculty of Marine Fisheries and Food
Technology) (in Polish)
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Fish Market Development Association
(Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Rynku Rybnego, SRRR)
Poland, 81-061 Gdynia, ul. Hutnicza 34
www.srrr.org.pl
Fish Promotion Association
(Towarzystwo Promocji Ryb, TPR Mr Carp)
Poland, 04-520 Warszawa, ul. Króla Maciusia 7a/72
mob: +48 501 046 324
www.pankarp.pl/angielski.html
Majority of the Polish
fish-breeding ponds is located at the central and southern part of the
country. Such localization was connected with suitable land
configuration and beneficial climate conditions. Nowadays as well as in
the past the fish ponds were constructed on the unproductive land. Poor
soil covered by ponds, could be hardly utilized for typical agricultural
purposes. Thanks to the fish farming, marshes and wetlands, difficult
for cultivation, could be profitably used and increase water retention.
Polish Association of Fish
Processors
(Polskie Stowarzyszenie Przetwórców Ryb, PSPR)
Poland, 75-846 Koszalin, ul. Słowiańska 5 room 111
mob: +48 602 378 430
mob: +48 503 065 323
www.pspr.pl
The Polish Association of Fish
Processors (PAFP) was established on the 07th July 1998. This is a
nationwide organization cumulating companies operating in the field of
fish processing. The main aim of the association is to unite the trade
environment as well as present and protect the businesses of
incorporated companies and what is more to promote fresh and processed
fish.
Fish Producers Union
(Związek Producentów Ryb, ZPRyb)
Poland, 61-889 Poznań, ul. Krakowska 5/2
tel/fax: +48 61 851 05 53
www.zpryb.pl
Integrative fish farmers in
Wielkopolska began 11.10.1978 year, and Congress, which established the
Greater Association of Fish Producers in Poznan, which operated in the
former provinces; Poznan, Leszno, Kalisz, Konin and Piła. On 06/29/1982
at the Second Congress of the Association of restated in Wielkopolska
Association of Fish Producers in Poznan. On 28.06.2001 r. In the next
Congress made the transformation of the Wielkopolska Association of
Fish Producers Association of Fish Producers, operating throughout the
country.
Polish Fisheries Association
(Polskie Towarzystwo Rybackie, PTRyb)
Poland, 60-654 Poznań, ul. Winiarska 1
tel/fax: +48 61 842 51 34
mob: +48 663 036 183
www.ptryb.pl
The creation of Polish Fisheries
Society in Poznan has its origins in operating in the Second Republic
Wielkopolsko - Pomeranian Fishery Society in Bydgoszcz. The Society was
part of the liquidated in 1949, the Union of the Organization of
Fisheries of the Republic of Polish.
On 19 April 1991 the fishermen and employees of inland fisheries in the
hall of the Provincial Office in Poznan reactivated
Wielkopolsko-Pomorskie Association of Fishermen. The initial number of
172 members quickly grew to include interested fish farmers from across
the country. In this situation, on 25 May 1993 Extraordinary Congress of
Delegates transformed Wielkopolsko-Pomorskie Association of Fishermen of
Polish Fishing Association in Poznan, registered by the Provincial Court
September 28, 1993 year.
The Society brings together 650 members of the fish farmers, tenants,
owners and employees of fisheries. It has a Standard and appears
bimonthly "Review of Fisheries".
Fish Importers Association
(Stowarzyszenie Importerów Ryb)
Poland, 70-644 Szczecin, ul. Celna 1/117
tel: +48 91 462 33 92
fax: +48 91 462 49 02
www.sir.org.pl
SIR is an organization non-profit
founded in 2003. Our objectives are the following: to represent the
business interests of the associates, to support the fish market
development in Poland, to boost healthy food aspects, especially on
seafood, to propagate high ethic standards in doing business. The
ordinary members of the Association (Polish individuals professionally
involved in seafood imports) and the supporting associates (legal
entities) represent now twenty eight companies handling seafood imports,
logistics and cold storage services. The companies linked in to SIR
dispose of a full range of seafood products traded in the Polish market
and are always ready to answer any challenge coming from market
operators and consumers.
Polish Trout Breeders
Associations
(Stowarzyszenie Producentów Ryb Łososiowatych)
Poland, 84-300 Lębork, ul. Wolności 30/105
mob: +48 504 009 700
www.sprl.pl
SPRŁ stands for Polish Trout
Breeders Association, which was registered at the end of 2007. At
present, PTBA unites more than one hundred members. Nearly 100% share in
total Polish trout production belongs to PTBA. The Association
represents its branch of business in national and international
institutions and organizations. PTBA belongs to FEAP (Federation of
European Aquaculture Producers) and participates in governmental and
European law consultation. All people and institutions that are
interested in trout breeding are invited to cooperation.
Association of Fishermen’s of Se
(Zrzeszenie Rybaków Morskich - Organizacja Producentów)
Poland, 84-120 Władysławowo, ul. Hallera 19
tel/fax: +48 58 67 0 675
www.zrm-op.org
Maritime Fishermen's Association k
ontynuuje fishing activities of the organization of the Second Republic,
in the years 1946- 1947 year. All along the coast to work in 31 branches
in all the villages and ports of our coast. Since 15 June 1947.
Registered as the Association of Polish Maritime Fishermen on the
province. Gdansk, and from 15 July 1947. registered along the coast. Of
July 26 1954 years recorded statute renamed to Maritime Fishermen's
Association, represented by the Board of Gdynia.
North Atlantic Producers
Organization
(Północnoatlantycka Organizacja Producentów, PAOP)
Poland, 00-759 Warszawa, ul. Parkowa 13/17/123
tel: +48 22 840 89 20
fax: +48 00 840 89 22
www.paop.org.pl
In line with evolving every year
Operational Programmes and Programme Quality Improvement, the North
Atlantic Producers Organization takes action to ensure economic, planned
and rational fishing, stable employment Polish seamen and ensure the
safety and high quality, produced on board its members, food products.
The organization is a member of the EAPO - the association of producer
organizations of the EU. Participates in working groups within the EU,
NAFO, NEAFC SPFO and other industry professional organizations,
including the organization of anti unreported fishing (IUU fishing).
Paop represents the Polish deep-sea fishing in the Regional Advisory
Council of the North Sea, Pelagic Regional Advisory Council and the
Regional Advisory Council Long Distance Fleet. North Atlantic Producers
Organization cooperates with the Sea Fisheries Institute (MIR) in
Gdynia, in supporting research in the waters of the North Atlantic in
order to rational management of fisheries, environmental protection and
the creation of quality management systems.
Polish Chamber of Fish Producers
(Krajowa Izba Producentów Ryb, KIPR)
Poland, 76-270 Ustka, ul. Bohaterów Westerplatte 4a
tel: +48 59 814 94 00
fax: +48 59 814 94 03
mob: +48 609 596 077
www.kipr.org.pl
The National Chamber of Fish
Producers is an organization of economic self-gathering entities engaged
in business activities in the field of marine fisheries. Currently Kipra
be 35 statkó fishing. Current home ports of ships belonging to Kipra -
Hel - Jastarnia - Leba - Ustka - Darłowo.
Federation of
European Aquaculture Producers - The Federation of European
Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) is an international organisation that
is composed of the National Aquaculture Associations of European
countries. The basic aims of the Federation are: * to develop and
establish a common policy on questions relating to the production
and the commercialisation of aquaculture species are reared
professionally. * to make known to the appropriate authorities the
common policies envisaged above.
Network
of Aquaculture Centres in Central Eastern Europe - Formed to
facilitate the R&D sphere in Central-Eastern Europe to be an
integral part of the European Research Area. Exchange of information
among members (within the region). Facilitate the transfer of
information relevant to aquaculture development of the region.
Exchange of scientists with special regard to young ones. Initiate
joint research and training programs. Facilitate efforts aiming at
the better involvement of CEE institutions in European-level
aquaculture development programs. Assist the organisation of
regional aquaculture meetings and conferences. Facilitate the
improvement of partnership between science and practice, with
special regard to SMEs and producers associations. Enhance the
capacity of CEE institutions to be able to initiate and run regional
aquaculture development projects supported by the EU, FAO and other
international organisations. Development collaboration between the
"Network" and other regional networks/organisations with special
regard to NACA (Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific).
Member countries: Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Ukraine
Europęche
- Association of national
organisations of fishing enterprises in the European Union.
European Commission - Fisheries - The Common Fisheries
Policy (CFP) is the European Union's instrument for the management
of fisheries and aquaculture. It was created to manage a common
resource and to meet the obligation set in the original Treaties of
the then European Community. Because fish are a natural and mobile
resource they are considered as common property. In addition, the
Treaties which created the Community stated that there should be a
common policy in this area, that is, common rules adopted at EU
level and implemented in all Member States.
European Association of Fish Producers’ Organisations (EAPO)
- European Association of Fish Producers Organisations
Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Poland
- aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by
FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial,
recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture,
aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.
The Stanislaw Sakowicz Inland Fisheries Institute - The mission of the Institute is to carry out research
in the fields of fish farming and to further developments in inland
fisheries. It also charged with the tasks of disseminating
information, implementing, normalizing and unifying work in these
areas.
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