The European fresh lemon sole production in capture fisheries showcases a diverse landscape. As of 2024, Iceland leads with 30.5 metric tons, reflecting a slight 3.4% decrease from the previous year. Denmark follows with a reported 19.13 metric tons in 2024, seeing a 5.0% decline. The United Kingdom's production decreased by 7.71% to 12.41 metric tons, while France recorded a production of 12.28 metric tons, down by 5.22% from 2023. Notably, Ireland bucked the downward trend with a 2.73% increase to 9.98 metric tons. Other countries like the Netherlands and Belgium experienced declines of 3.75% and 8.73%, respectively, whereas Germany showed a substantial rise of 24.02%, despite its low volume of 0.13 metric tons.
In 2023, Sweden and Norway saw reductions of 3.63% and 37.63%, highlighting the variations within this sector.
Looking forward, the focus should be on sustainability practices and technological advancements to boost production efficiency. Monitoring climate change impacts, fishing quotas, and international trade policies will be crucial in shaping the future of fresh lemon sole production across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Lemon Sole Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 30.5 | 2023 | +3.86% | -3.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 19.13 | 2023 | +23.92% | -5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.41 | 2023 | -12.38% | -7.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.28 | 2023 | -3.55% | -5.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 9.98 | 2023 | +0.68% | +2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7.39 | 2023 | -9.31% | -3.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 6.7 | 2023 | -2.88% | -8.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1.34 | 2023 | -45.69% | -7.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 0.13 | 2023 | +250.26% | +24.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.067 | 2023 | +28.64% | -3.63% | View data |
