The Netherlands leads European sole fish production, with France and Belgium following. Notably, Belgium and the UK exhibited strong year-on-year growth in 2023, at 9.12% and 7.58%, respectively. Conversely, Greece and Slovenia faced significant declines. Over the last five years, the sector has faced varying growth rates, with Germany standing out for remarkable gains.
Future trends to monitor include the impacts of climate change, regulatory shifts affecting fishing quotas, and technological advancements in capture methods. These factors will shape the industry's evolution and influence production values across different European countries.
Top countries in Total Sole Fish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 80,189,000 | 2023 | +9.53% | -3.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 67,384,000 | 2023 | +12.04% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 35,359,000 | 2023 | -10.45% | +9.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 34,354,000 | 2023 | +2.04% | +7.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 17,139,000 | 2023 | -10.45% | -5.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6,713,400 | 2023 | +27.08% | +1.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 5,911,900 | 2023 | -1.73% | -7.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3,804,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | -2.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2,414,700 | 2023 | -3.74% | -10.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2,116,300 | 2023 | +0.097% | +5.57% | View data |
