In 2023, the United Kingdom led European Fresh Witch Flounder production in capture fisheries with 999.82 metric tons, despite a slight decline of 3.56% from the previous year. Ireland followed, showing an impressive growth of 5.49%. Denmark experienced a notable decrease of 9.58%, whereas Iceland decreased by 7.49%. Spain also saw a reduction of 9.61%. France had a stable year with a minor decrease of 0.84%. While Belgium grew by 4.42%, the Netherlands faced a significant reduction of 12.78%. Norway's production dropped by 31.58%, and Sweden's by 24.93%, though Germany saw growth of 22.54%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Ireland's production capacity.
- Possible further decline in Nordic countries due to environmental regulations.
- Technology and sustainability advancements impacting fishing methods, potentially stabilizing or increasing production in countries like France and Belgium.
- The United Kingdom's strategies in maintaining leadership amidst fluctuating yields.
Top countries in Fresh Witch Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 999.82 | 2023 | -0.025% | -3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 886.52 | 2023 | +2.22% | +5.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 738.94 | 2023 | -1.44% | -9.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 643.11 | 2023 | -6.35% | -7.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 383.29 | 2023 | -8.17% | -9.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 168.58 | 2023 | -15.42% | -0.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 65.8 | 2023 | +7.69% | +4.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 54.43 | 2023 | +4.67% | -12.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 36.2 | 2023 | +30.22% | -31.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 22.35 | 2023 | -4.73% | -24.93% | View data |
