In 2023, Poland led European production of whole fresh European flounder for human consumption, with 14.94 thousand metric tons, reflecting a 1.81% growth from the previous year. The Netherlands and Germany experienced notable declines, with reductions of 7.72% and 7.91% respectively. Latvia showed a significant decrease of 26.46%, while Estonia's production fell by 8.71%. Portugal was the only country with an increase, up by 4.65%. France, the UK, and Italy also faced notable decreases, around 7-13%. Other countries, such as Denmark and Sweden, exhibited sharp reductions, over 48% and 65% respectively.
Future trends to watch in European flounder production may include sustainability initiatives and fishing quota regulations which could impact production volumes. Innovations in fishing technology and changes in consumer preferences towards more sustainable seafood options may further shape industry dynamics.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 14,940 | 2023 | +61.78% | +1.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 747.93 | 2023 | -8.13% | -7.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 692.8 | 2023 | +43.23% | -7.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 266.55 | 2023 | -5.22% | -26.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 107.36 | 2023 | -0.44% | -8.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 102.8 | 2023 | -5.08% | -2.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 43.42 | 2023 | +6.95% | +4.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 33.68 | 2023 | -17.85% | -12.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 30.85 | 2023 | -10.38% | -7.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 27 | 2023 | -3.91% | -7.51% | View data |
