In 2023, Sweden led European production of fresh flounders, halibuts, and soles for industrial processing, marking a substantial 443.92% increase over the previous year. Norway, although significant, showed a decrease of 14.32%. Denmark experienced an impressive growth of 81.25%. Germany and Poland showed modest yet positive trends, with Germany at 13.04% and Poland at 177.53%. Estonia's contribution remained minimal.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential growth in production capacity in Sweden.
- Stability or increase in production from Denmark and Poland.
- Efforts by Norway to recover volumes.
- Regulatory changes impacting capture fisheries in Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Flounders, Halibuts and Soles Production in Capture Fisheries for Industrial Processing by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 1,140 | 2023 | +90.06% | +443.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 109.7 | 2023 | +33.27% | -14.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 105.64 | 2023 | +1.58% | +81.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.2 | 2023 | +33.67% | +13.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 3.6 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.53 | 2023 | +1380% | +177.53% | View data |
