The Netherlands leads in European total sole fish production, contributing significantly to human consumption, followed by France and Belgium. Noteworthy year-on-year variations in 2023 include Belgium's increase by 9.12% and the United Kingdom's increase by 7.58%, while Denmark and Greece saw declines. Over the past year, Germany and Ireland demonstrated positive growth, while others like Slovenia and Norway experienced considerable decreases. The longer-term trends reveal a mix of expansion and contraction in various countries' contributions.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential recovery or further decline in countries with recent drops.
- Technological advancements and sustainable fishing practices could alter production rates.
- Impact of climate change on fishing conditions and yields across Europe.
Top countries in Total Sole Fish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 80,189,000 | 2023 | +9.53% | -3.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 60,001,000 | 2023 | -0.2% | -2.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 35,359,000 | 2023 | -10.45% | +9.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 34,315,000 | 2023 | +2.03% | +7.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 17,139,000 | 2023 | -10.45% | -5.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6,713,400 | 2023 | +27.08% | +1.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 5,911,900 | 2023 | -1.73% | -7.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3,804,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | -2.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2,414,700 | 2023 | -3.74% | -10.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2,108,700 | 2023 | +0.09% | +5.74% | View data |
