In 2023, Iceland led European lemon sole production valued at 4.6522 million Euros, followed closely by Denmark at 4.5732 million Euros. The UK and France also had significant outputs valued at 3.492 and 3.2846 million Euros, respectively. Germany showed a notable increase with a 7.36% year-on-year growth, while Sweden experienced a sharp decline of 27.56%. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlights a modest overall contraction across the region with several countries facing declining trends, except for marginal growth seen in Germany and Spain.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery or further shrinkage driven by sustainable fishing regulations, climate impacts, and market demand shifts. Efforts to enhance sustainable practices and adapt to changing ocean conditions will be crucial in determining production volumes in upcoming years, and varying regulations across countries might lead to differing pace of adaptation.
Top countries in Total Lemon Sole Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 4,652,200 | 2023 | +14.25% | -0.047% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 4,573,200 | 2023 | +6.62% | -5.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 3,492,000 | 2023 | -8.22% | -6.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3,284,600 | 2023 | -10.7% | -2.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,619,200 | 2023 | +12.81% | -7.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,453,000 | 2023 | -8.52% | -3.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 332,630 | 2023 | +16.01% | +3.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 40,560 | 2023 | -7.25% | -7.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 13,870 | 2023 | +105.89% | +7.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3,760 | 2023 | -70.64% | -27.56% | View data |
