A possible explanation is that more French fishermen find their way to Nieuwpoort to auction their catches. And that ensures a greater supply and wider range of North Sea fish. Although the classic shrimp remains the absolute number one according to Vandecasteele: “The shrimp remains at number one. There is another increase. The shrimp is making a comeback. In second place is the barrel, in third place is flounder and in fourth place is cuttlefish. This is a new species that has been at the top for several years. The sea bass is in fifth place.”
This year, the city council also invested in an online auction system to attract international fish buyers.