The European countries leading fresh sole fish production in 2023, as per metric tons, were the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom, holding significant shares. Noteworthy changes include a substantial decline for the Netherlands and Denmark, while Germany experienced an extraordinary increase. Over the last two years, some countries exhibited growth like the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Ireland, indicating potential stability or resurgence in their capture fisheries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental and regulatory changes on fishing practices. Enhanced sustainability measures could lead to fluctuating production numbers, while technological advancements may improve efficiency in capture fisheries across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Sole Fish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 29.18 | 2023 | +0.96% | -11.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 20.07 | 2023 | -8.41% | -9.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 15.1 | 2023 | +0.19% | +3.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 14.15 | 2023 | -1.07% | +3.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 11.79 | 2023 | +20.19% | -1.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2.32 | 2023 | +1.73% | -13.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.31 | 2023 | +28.91% | -0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.79 | 2023 | -2.99% | -10.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.68 | 2023 | +0.92% | -7.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.09 | 2023 | -1.08% | +3.91% | View data |
