The United Kingdom leads in European gutted fresh lemon sole production with a value of 1.51 thousand metric tons in 2024, marking a modest increase of 0.046 percent in 2023. Iceland follows with 1.38 thousand metric tons, yet experienced a decline of 3.25 percent. Denmark's production decreased by 6.81 percent to 0.785 thousand metric tons, while France saw a reduction of 4.51 percent in 2023. Conversely, Ireland's output grew by 2.23 percent. Notably, Germany had significant growth at 23.76 percent, while Norway and Sweden faced notable drops of 37.55 and 25.05 percent respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change on fish stocks, regulatory changes in fishing practices, and technological advancements in fishing techniques. The emphasis will be on sustainability-focused practices and their effect on capture fisheries, potentially benefiting countries investing in sustainable fisheries management. Furthermore, economic dependencies and market demands within the EU might lead to shifts in production strategies post-Brexit and in response to trade policies.
Top countries in Gutted Fresh Lemon Sole Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,510 | 2023 | -2.1% | +0.046% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 1,380 | 2023 | +3.59% | -3.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 784.95 | 2023 | +12.56% | -6.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 553.28 | 2023 | -0.28% | -4.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 448.86 | 2023 | -0.078% | +2.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 353.5 | 2023 | -5.08% | -2.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 297.7 | 2023 | -6.76% | -9.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 27.16 | 2023 | +30.7% | +3.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 6.1 | 2023 | +246.67% | +23.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 3.03 | 2023 | +122.14% | -37.55% | View data |
