European fresh flounder, halibut, and sole production in capture fisheries for human consumption in 2023 revealed declining trends across most major producers. The Netherlands leads production with 24.79 thousand metric tons, despite a notable decrease of 9.84%. Denmark, Iceland, and Poland follow with 15.95, 14.17, and 12.02 thousand metric tons respectively, each reporting year-on-year reductions. Notably, Portugal observed a slight increase as opposed to decreases observed in other countries such as Norway and Latvia, which exhibited the sharpest drops of 49.61% and 26.42%, respectively. Another positive trend is witnessed in Romania with a 5.48% growth rate.
Looking ahead, European capture fisheries might focus on sustainability and technological innovation to counteract declining trends. Climate change's impact on marine ecosystems and regulatory pressure may further influence production rates. Countries with increasing contributions, like Romania, might experience growth by optimizing resources and practices. It will be crucial to monitor shifts in both maritime policies and consumer demand to predict future outlooks accurately.
Top countries in Fresh Flounders, Halibuts and Soles Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 24,790 | 2023 | +9.03% | -9.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 15,950 | 2023 | +1.5% | -9.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 14,170 | 2023 | +2.72% | -2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 12,020 | 2023 | +26.69% | -3.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9,120 | 2023 | -3.26% | -8.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7,470 | 2023 | -2.78% | -1.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6,350 | 2023 | +5.95% | -4.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5,330 | 2023 | -2.7% | -8.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 2,270 | 2023 | +57.11% | -6.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 2,190 | 2023 | +1.78% | -5.15% | View data |
