In 2023, Iceland led European production of lemon sole in capture fisheries for human consumption at 1.43 thousand metric tons, followed by Denmark with 0.88603 thousand metric tons and the United Kingdom at 0.57517 thousand metric tons. France, Netherlands, and Belgium had mid-range production, with minimal outputs from Spain, Norway, Germany, and Sweden. Year-on-year analysis shows Germany's production surged by 24.02%, contrasting with declines in most other nations, notably Belgium and Spain. The 5-year CAGR trend indicates varied stability across countries, with overall modest decreases largely observed.
Looking forward, trends to watch include potential stabilizations or increases in countries like Germany that previously registered growth, alongside shifts in policy, climate impacts, and shifts in consumer demand, which could influence the continued sustainability and profitability of lemon sole fishing within European waters.
Top countries in Total Lemon Sole Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 1,430 | 2023 | +4.14% | -3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 886.03 | 2023 | +23.92% | -5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 575.17 | 2023 | -12.38% | -7.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 568.78 | 2023 | -3.55% | -5.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 350.16 | 2023 | -7.27% | -3.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 310.4 | 2023 | -2.88% | -8.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 72.68 | 2023 | -52.44% | -9.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 31.19 | 2023 | -33.41% | -0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 6.16 | 2023 | +250.26% | +24.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.09 | 2023 | +28.64% | -3.63% | View data |
