In 2023, Poland dominated the European fresh flounder capture fisheries market with a significant lead of 82.49 metric tons. The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Latvia followed but experienced negative growth rates, with Denmark and Latvia seeing declines of over 30%. Notably, Norway witnessed substantial growth of 83.35%, while Portugal and Sweden also showed positive trends. Consistent declines were observed in Belgium, Estonia, France, the UK, and Italy.
Future trends to watch include potential growth from emerging markets like Norway. Continued decreases in traditional markets may lead to market reallocation. Sustainability concerns and changing regulatory frameworks could influence production dynamics and consumption patterns in the European flounder market.
Top countries in Fresh European Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 82.49 | 2023 | +60.55% | +1.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 3.98 | 2023 | -12.95% | -9.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 3.78 | 2023 | +38.43% | -8.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 1.86 | 2023 | -26.28% | -35.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 0.81 | 2023 | -48.34% | -34.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.6 | 2023 | -2.18% | -2.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 0.6 | 2023 | -0.44% | -8.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.24 | 2023 | -14.01% | -10.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.24 | 2023 | +6.95% | +4.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.21 | 2023 | +51.63% | +83.35% | View data |
