The European Fresh Witch Flounder production landscape in 2023 is led by Ireland, which produced 886.52 metric tons, followed by Denmark and Iceland. Notably, Denmark and Iceland saw significant year-on-year decreases of 11.05% and 7.49%, respectively. Spain, France, and the United Kingdom make up the next tier, though Spain experienced a notable decrease of 10.68%, while France saw modest growth. Smaller producers like Belgium and Germany registered growth, while Norway and Netherlands faced declines.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in countries facing declines, technological advancements in sustainable fishing, and changing regulations influenced by environmental policies. Monitoring these factors will provide insights into production stability across the region.
Top countries in Fresh Witch Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 886.52 | 2023 | +2.22% | +5.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 680.86 | 2023 | -9.11% | -11.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 643.11 | 2023 | -6.35% | -7.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 361.23 | 2023 | -13.45% | -10.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 197.15 | 2023 | -0.48% | +2.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 182.04 | 2023 | +0.074% | -0.055% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 64.7 | 2023 | +10.79% | +4.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 54.43 | 2023 | +4.67% | -12.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 21.99 | 2023 | -30.62% | -29.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 17.04 | 2023 | +920.08% | -6.85% | View data |
