In 2023, Poland leads the European flounder market with its highest production value, despite an 11.42% decrease from the previous year. Germany and the Netherlands, also significant players, experienced declines of 6.63% and 15.46%, respectively. Conversely, Estonia and Portugal saw rises in production value, growing by 3.94% and 5.51%. A sharp drop in Denmark's output marked a 26.26% reduction. Over the last five years, market fluctuations are noticeable, with considerable year-on-year variations and a general trend of volatility across countries.
Future trends to watch for in the European flounder production market include:
- Potential recovery in countries with declining production such as Poland and the Netherlands.
- Continued growth in emerging markets like Portugal and Spain.
- Impact of environmental regulations and sustainable fishing practices on capture fishery outputs.
Top countries in Total European Flounder Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 59.5 | 2023 | +9.26% | -11.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 9.64 | 2023 | +41.24% | -6.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.04 | 2023 | -33.14% | -15.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.67 | 2023 | +11.93% | +0.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 4.86 | 2023 | -21.57% | -26.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 3.72 | 2023 | +6.79% | +3.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3.64 | 2023 | +2.66% | +5.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.75 | 2023 | +15.05% | +5.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 2.48 | 2023 | +20.08% | -12.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1.99 | 2023 | +6.81% | -1.18% | View data |
