In 2023, Norway led European Greenland halibut production with 15.13 thousand metric tons, down by 1.11% from the previous year. Iceland followed with 12.13 thousand metric tons, experiencing a 4.47% decline. Germany produced 3.55 thousand metric tons, decreasing by 2.43%. Spain and Portugal showed diverging trends; Spain reduced by 8.02%, while Portugal grew 20.59%. The United Kingdom, France, and Denmark's volumes were minor, with significant declines, especially in France with an 18.37% decrease. The Netherlands had a strong growth of 39.75%, but from a small base.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements potentially increasing yields.
- Climate change impacts on halibut habitats.
- Shifts in policy or international regulations affecting fishing quotas.
- Continued performance monitoring of rapid growth in smaller producers like the Netherlands.
Top countries in Total Greenland Halibut Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 15,130 | 2023 | -1.71% | -1.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 12,130 | 2023 | -2.69% | -4.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 3,550 | 2023 | +96.15% | -2.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,420 | 2023 | -33.88% | -8.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1,560 | 2023 | -2.49% | +20.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 152.41 | 2023 | -9.5% | -6.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 11.16 | 2023 | -73.76% | -18.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 7.64 | 2023 | -42.14% | +39.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.1 | 2022 | -92.21% | -43.21% | View data |
