In 2023, Italy led European fresh shrimps and prawns production, with a decline of 8.78%, reaching 8.98 thousand metric tons. Spain and Greece followed, with Spain increasing production by 2.29% and Greece by 1.25% year-on-year. Notably, Iceland saw a significant drop of 6.7%, while Denmark experienced a modest rise of 2.4%. Although Germany's production remains small, it recorded a massive increase of 71.04%, whereas the United Kingdom decreased by 17.65%. Portugal expanded considerably by 7.66%, and France grew by 4.76%. However, both Croatia and Sweden saw declines in production by 3.12% and 3.22%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in European shrimps and prawns production include technological innovations in sustainable capture fisheries to mitigate declining stocks and environmental concerns. Additionally, climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and continuous consumer demand for sustainably sourced seafood will significantly shape production dynamics across European countries. International trade policies and regulations will also influence market access and competition within the EU and beyond.
Top countries in Fresh Shrimps and Prawns Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 8,980 | 2023 | -6.72% | -8.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 6,570 | 2023 | +3.17% | +2.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 4,330 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 3,130 | 2023 | -12.1% | -6.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1,290 | 2023 | -12.22% | +2.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 827.86 | 2023 | -2.81% | +7.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 778.86 | 2023 | +2.45% | -3.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 747.4 | 2023 | +24.73% | +4.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 437.18 | 2023 | -6.3% | -17.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 410.19 | 2023 | -22.64% | -3.22% | View data |
