In 2023, Iceland led European production of frozen flounders, halibuts, and soles for human consumption with a production of 9.69 thousand metric tons, despite a 3% decrease from the previous year. Spain and Norway followed with 4.56 and 4.07 thousand metric tons respectively, with Norway experiencing a significant decline of 12.09%. Portugal saw a rise of 17.49%, reaching 1.63 thousand metric tons. Germany's production dropped by 14.43%. Remarkable growth was noted in France (161.01%) and smaller countries like the Netherlands (39.07%) and Sweden (45.87%), indicating shifting dynamics in the European fisheries industry.
Looking ahead, key trends to watch include technological advancements in fishing and processing, sustainability practices, and potential changes in the fisheries policies of major European countries. With fluctuating production figures, these factors will heavily influence the future landscape of the frozen flounders, halibuts, and soles market in Europe.
Top countries in Frozen Flounders, Halibuts and Soles Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 9,690 | 2023 | -3.23% | -3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 4,560 | 2023 | +5.52% | +0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 4,070 | 2023 | +9.46% | -12.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 1,630 | 2023 | -16.07% | +17.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 883 | 2023 | +28.31% | -14.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 161.8 | 2023 | +39.36% | +0.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 84.8 | 2023 | +62.45% | +161.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 27.4 | 2023 | +2.31% | +8.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 18.13 | 2023 | -3.57% | +39.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.19 | 2023 | +9.61% | +45.87% | View data |
