The Netherlands leads European gutted fresh European plaice production at 15.3 thousand metric tons, despite a 10.13% year-on-year decrease in 2023. Denmark follows, producing 11.22 thousand metric tons with a reduction of 7.82%. Iceland, the third-largest producer, slightly declined by 1.32%. The United Kingdom, Belgium, and Ireland experienced moderate to significant decreases, at 3.0%, 20.05%, and 5.4%, respectively. Germany's production grew by 16.85%, indicating potential in its sector. France, Poland, and Norway showed varied trends, with Norway and Sweden facing considerable downturns.
Future trends to watch include sustainable fisheries management implementation, technological innovations in fishing operations, and changing consumer demands, which could alter production dynamics by country. Continued environmental and regulatory changes may also impact future plaice production in Europe.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh European Plaice Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 15,300 | 2023 | +8.48% | -10.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 11,220 | 2023 | -0.55% | -7.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 7,670 | 2023 | +1.63% | -1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,060 | 2023 | -0.91% | -3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,490 | 2023 | -5.55% | -20.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 379.5 | 2023 | -2.03% | -5.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 320.22 | 2023 | +757.91% | +16.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 220.72 | 2023 | +117.44% | +0.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 43.8 | 2023 | -49.73% | -40.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 37.13 | 2023 | +994.96% | +4.97% | View data |
