In 2023, Ireland led European Witch Flounder production at 32.66 metric tons, followed by Denmark and Iceland. Ireland saw a production increase of 7.36%, while Denmark and Iceland faced declines of 11.05% and 7.5%, respectively. Notable growth in Portugal at 46.89% contrasted Sweden's steep decline of 29.69%. Germany also saw an increase of 16.8%, albeit from a smaller base.
Future trends to monitor include potential growth in countries like Portugal and Germany, while assessing the impact of declining trends in powerhouse producers such as Denmark and Iceland. Sustainability and regulatory factors may further influence production dynamics.
Top countries in Total Witch Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 32.66 | 2023 | +2.99% | +7.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 19.98 | 2023 | -9.11% | -11.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 17.29 | 2023 | -6.36% | -7.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11.02 | 2023 | -20.57% | -13.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.78 | 2023 | -0.48% | +2.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.34 | 2023 | +0.073% | -0.056% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2.45 | 2023 | -23.54% | +46.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1.9 | 2023 | +10.79% | +4.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.6 | 2023 | +4.65% | -12.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.29 | 2023 | +1.12% | +12.65% | View data |
