In 2024, Italy led European whole fresh sole fish production with the largest share, followed by France. Despite being a leader, Italy experienced a slight production decline of 1.79% in 2023. France saw a significant drop of 11.9%, aligning with a broader downtrend in several countries like Greece and Croatia. Notably, the United Kingdom achieved substantial growth of 21.28%, and Ireland also increased by 5.95%. Overall, most regions exhibited declining trends in 2023.
Future trends to watch include Italy's potential stabilization and recovery of French production. Monitoring technological advancements and sustainable fishing practices may influence growth in niche markets such as the UK and Ireland. Brexit implications might further adjust dynamics, redistributing production shares.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sole Fish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 42.21 | 2023 | +17.37% | -1.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 29.71 | 2023 | -11.78% | -11.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 6.56 | 2023 | -5.38% | -11.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.29 | 2023 | +1.22% | -5.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 6.01 | 2023 | +0.9% | -7.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 3.51 | 2023 | +11.04% | -6.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.91 | 2022 | -21.08% | -17.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.42 | 2023 | -16.74% | -15.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.89 | 2023 | +5.42% | +21.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 0.13 | 2023 | +2.13% | +5.95% | View data |
