In 2023, Poland led European production of whole fresh flounders, halibuts, and soles with a volume of 12.1 thousand metric tons, despite a 3.47% decrease from the previous year. Spain experienced a 5.71% decline, while Iceland and the Netherlands showed significant growth of 11.7% and 8.02%, respectively. Conversely, Denmark's production sharply decreased by 17.25%. Germany and France also saw significant reductions of 11.99% and 11.67%, respectively. Sweden highlighted positive momentum with a rise of 21.4%, while Norway and Latvia faced substantial declines of 44.96% and 26.42%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in sustainable fishing and stricter regulatory environments that may impact production dynamics. Climate change effects could further shift fishing zones, influencing traditional capture levels. Embracing innovations and sustainability measures can offer resilience to fluctuating market demands.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Flounders, Halibuts and Soles Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 12,100 | 2023 | +27.19% | -3.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,050 | 2023 | +1.03% | -5.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 4,620 | 2023 | +31.06% | +11.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3,510 | 2023 | -3.73% | -11.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,770 | 2023 | +145.76% | +8.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2,130 | 2023 | +4.68% | -4.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 1,700 | 2023 | +5.94% | -11.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1,530 | 2023 | +25.38% | +1.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,280 | 2023 | +4.5% | -17.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 465.39 | 2023 | -2.17% | -7.94% | View data |
