In 2023, the production of gutted fresh European plaice in the UK capture fisheries for human consumption stood at 2.20 thousand metric tons. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent decline in production. The year-on-year decreases are as follows: from 2024 to 2025 by 4.27%, from 2025 to 2026 by 4.46%, from 2026 to 2027 by 4.66%, and from 2027 to 2028 by 4.35%. The compound annual growth rate over these years indicates an average decline of approximately 4.31% annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Environmental regulations influencing fishing practices and possibly further constraining production.
Market demand shifts towards alternative seafood impacting plaice production and consumption.
Technological advancements in fishing gear potentially improving efficiency and yield.
Brexit-related trade dynamics affecting UK-export opportunities and pricing strategies.