The European market for whole fresh flounders, halibuts, and soles in capture fisheries shows Poland as the leading producer for human consumption in 2023, despite a slight decline of 3.62% from the previous year. Iceland exhibited a significant increase of 11.36%, while France and Germany faced notable declines of 11.38% and 14.04%, respectively. The Netherlands demonstrated moderate growth of 8.02%. In contrast, drastic reductions occurred in Norway and Latvia, with Norway experiencing a steep drop of 47.6%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The potential for recovery in countries with substantial declines, such as Norway and Germany.
- Iceland’s capacity to sustain its positive growth trajectory.
- Impact of environmental policies and fishing quotas on production capacities across Europe.
- Technological advancements and sustainable practices that could reshape production dynamics in the industry.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Flounders, Halibuts and Soles Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 34.7 | 2023 | +26.71% | -3.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.6 | 2023 | +1.03% | -5.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 13.36 | 2023 | +29.75% | +11.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.33 | 2023 | -2.15% | -11.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8 | 2023 | +145.76% | +8.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.15 | 2023 | +1.78% | -5.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.47 | 2023 | +26.15% | +1.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 4.25 | 2023 | +1.36% | -14.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1.78 | 2023 | +7.96% | -27.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.35 | 2023 | -2.17% | -7.94% | View data |
