In 2023, the production of whole fresh flounders, halibuts, and soles in capture fisheries in France stood at approximately 3.52 Thousand Metric Tons. From 2024 onwards, a forecasted decline is observed: 3.37 in 2024, 3.22 in 2025, 3.08 in 2026, 2.93 in 2027, and 2.79 in 2028, indicating a consistent downward trend. The year-on-year percentage change from 2024 to 2025 is -4.45%, and from 2025 to 2026 is -4.35%. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -3.55%.
Future trends to watch for include changes in fish population dynamics due to climate change, shifts in consumer preferences towards more sustainable seafood options, and regulatory impacts on capture fishery productions. Monitoring these factors can provide insights into potential reversals or accelerations of the current decline.
