The capture fisheries for whole fresh dab, Limanda in Europe, shows Iceland as the leader in production, with significant shares also held by France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Year-on-year, 2023 saw notable growth in Denmark's production, increasing by 15.03%. Iceland experienced a slight increase of 0.014%, while France and Belgium faced declines of 11.01% and 12.22%, respectively. The United Kingdom experienced a minor reduction of 0.99%. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years would help identify the trajectory but isn't available.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth opportunities in Northern European countries with historically smaller shares.
- Impact of sustainability practices and regulations on production rates.
- Consumer preference shifts towards sustainable and locally-sourced seafood.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Dab, Limanda Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 31.26 | 2023 | +8.84% | +0.014% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 28.74 | 2023 | -14.23% | -11.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 25.14 | 2022 | -74.51% | -30.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 16.86 | 2022 | -17.58% | -8.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 13.34 | 2023 | +6.1% | -0.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.96 | 2023 | 0% | -12.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.86 | 2023 | +0.68% | +15.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.073 | 2021 | +95.58% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.025 | 2022 | -100% | -100% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.02 | 2021 | -33.33% | View data |
