The leading producers of Whole Fresh Sole Fish in European capture fisheries include Italy and France, with Italy producing 1.87 thousand metric tons and France 1.46 in 2023. Other notable contributors are Greece, Spain, and Portugal. From the previous year to 2023, the production saw varied trends with significant declines in France, Greece, and Denmark. The United Kingdom and Ireland, however, showed notable increases of 21.15% and 14.08%, respectively. The five-year average compounded annual growth rate suggests declining trends across most countries.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of sustainability practices, changes in fishing regulations, and shifts in consumer demand affecting future production levels across Europe. Additionally, monitoring potential market expansion in underrepresented countries could provide new growth opportunities in European whole fresh sole fisheries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Sole Fish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,870 | 2023 | +20.19% | -1.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,460 | 2023 | -3.49% | -10.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 283.29 | 2023 | -5.38% | -11.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 278.76 | 2023 | +1.22% | -5.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 266.21 | 2023 | +0.91% | -7.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 155.68 | 2023 | +11.04% | -6.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 128.9 | 2022 | -21.08% | -17.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 61.87 | 2023 | -18.27% | -15.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 39.53 | 2023 | +5.37% | +21.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 8.3 | 2023 | +4.7% | +14.08% | View data |
