The production of headed gutted fresh flounders, halibuts, and soles in the UK is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, increasing annually from 7.27 metric tons to 8.99 metric tons. In 2023, the actual production was 7.00 metric tons. The year-on-year growth rates expected for each year are approximately 6% from 2024 to 2025, about 5.7% from 2025 to 2026, 5.2% from 2026 to 2027, and around 4.9% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is projected to be about 5.4%.
Future trends to watch for include sustainability efforts impacting capture fisheries, potential changes in consumer preferences towards alternative seafood sources, and fluctuations in global fishery policies that may influence production volume in the longer term. Monitoring these factors will be critical to understanding the future market dynamics for flounders, halibuts, and soles in the UK.
