The European fresh flounders, halibuts, and soles market high-value production leader in 2023 was the Netherlands, followed by France and Denmark. The Netherlands experienced a decline of 5.92%, while Norway showed significant growth of 6.11%, indicating a shift in productive capacity. Notable year-on-year increases were seen in Romania at 10.25% and Finland at 5.36%, suggesting potential emerging players. Conversely, countries like Slovenia and Lithuania faced major declines, with Slovenia dropping by 23.07% and Lithuania by 17.94%, indicative of market challenges likely due to economic or environmental factors. Over the last five years, countries have shown varied CAGR, reflecting differing adaptive strategies in the face of market pressures.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in sustainable fishing practices, potential regulatory changes due to environmental concerns, and shifting consumer preferences towards sustainably sourced seafood. It is critical for producers to monitor these shifts and adapt to changing market dynamics to maintain competitiveness and drive growth in capture fisheries.
Top countries in Fresh Flounders, Halibuts and Soles Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 147,010,000 | 2023 | +4.07% | -5.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 93,312,000 | 2023 | -4.61% | -3.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 64,958,000 | 2023 | -0.49% | -3.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 56,390,000 | 2023 | +0.57% | +3.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 48,949,000 | 2023 | -6.15% | +2.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 46,869,000 | 2023 | +13.59% | +6.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 36,704,000 | 2023 | +7.2% | -3.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 35,909,000 | 2023 | +12.15% | +2.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 22,440,000 | 2023 | -6.12% | -5.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 12,441,000 | 2023 | +3.36% | +2.97% | View data |
