Decrease in fishing in November, both in value and quantity

In November, 1,147 tonnes of fish were landed by Belgian vessels and sold in Belgian ports.

Plaice and sole still rank first with a share of 16 % and 14 %, respectively, of the quantity of fish landed and sold, i.e. 185 and 156 tonnes. Landings of ray decreased to 126 tonnes, bringing its share to 11 %.

Sole once again confirms its importance for Belgian fishing with a share of 34 % of the total value of fish sold. The share in value of plaice and ray is around 11 % and 6 %, respectively.

The average price of fish plummeted to € 3.77/kg in November 2020.