In 2024, Iceland led European total lemon sole production in capture fisheries with 1.44 thousand metric tons. The United Kingdom followed closely with 1.38 thousand metric tons. Significant decreases were observed in Denmark and France with reductions of 4.67% and 5.5% respectively in 2023. Belgium experienced the largest decline, dropping by 8.39%. Contrarily, Germany displayed a notable increase of 23.99%. Stable trends or minor fluctuations were seen in the Netherlands, Spain, Norway, and Sweden.
Future trends to watch include potential policy changes impacting fisheries, technological advancements enhancing sustainable harvesting, and climate change effects on fish habitats, which may influence distribution and production levels across European countries.
Top countries in Total Lemon Sole Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 1,440 | 2023 | +4.14% | -3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,380 | 2023 | -4.27% | -1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 902.54 | 2023 | +25.92% | -4.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 560.61 | 2023 | -5.15% | -5.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 350.16 | 2023 | -7.27% | -3.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 306.7 | 2023 | -1.09% | -8.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 72.68 | 2023 | -40.1% | -4.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 33.1 | 2023 | -35.6% | +0.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 6.15 | 2023 | +249.91% | +23.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.15 | 2023 | +24.36% | -3.22% | View data |
