In 2023, Iceland leads European whole fresh witch flounder production with 537.19 metric tons, followed by Spain at 312.1 metric tons. Norway, France, and Portugal rank next, with significant declines in Norway (-28.49% YoY) and Portugal (-10.22% YoY). Iceland's production decreased by 4.06% YoY, whereas France reflected a slight growth of 4.26%. The United Kingdom and Ireland saw substantial declines at 25.2% and 13.55%, respectively, while Germany's production remained stable.
Future trends to watch include continued downward pressures in Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Potential recovery or stabilization trends could appear in France due to its recent growth, while Norway's focus might shift due to the substantial recent decrease. Monitoring developments in sustainable fisheries might redefine production dynamics across the region.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Witch Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 537.19 | 2023 | -6.35% | -4.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 312.1 | 2023 | +6.11% | -7.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 40.47 | 2023 | +55.32% | -28.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.8 | 2023 | -21.14% | +4.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 3.27 | 2023 | +25.65% | -10.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.73 | 2023 | -4.98% | -13.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1.98 | 2023 | -23.68% | -25.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 1.11 | 2023 | +241.69% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.6 | 2022 | -94.44% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.1 | 2022 | -47.09% | -48.54% | View data |
