The Netherlands leads European fresh plaice production at 13.84 thousand metric tons, followed by Denmark and Iceland. The UK, Belgium, and Germany show moderate outputs, while France and other countries contribute minimal volumes. In 2023, most countries exhibited declining trends. Notably, France and Belgium experienced over 20% reductions, whereas Norway had a substantial 38.85% drop. Countries like Spain remained relatively stable.
Future trends suggest continued challenges due to environmental regulations and changing consumer preferences. Technological advancements in sustainable fishing and shifts toward alternative seafood consumption may influence production dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh European Plaice Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 13,840 | 2023 | -2.74% | -12.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 11,340 | 2023 | -0.46% | -7.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 7,730 | 2023 | +1.62% | -1.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2,290 | 2023 | -3.47% | -3.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,500 | 2023 | -5.31% | -20.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1,240 | 2023 | +54.17% | -3.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 714.27 | 2023 | -16.64% | -22.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 398.59 | 2023 | -1.06% | -2.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 214.51 | 2023 | +5.66% | -21.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 49.93 | 2023 | -46.97% | -38.85% | View data |
