The United Kingdom leads in European whole fresh crustaceans production with a 30.15% share in 2023, showing a slight 1.62% growth. Italy, at 18.7%, experienced a 7.14% decline. Spain holds a 10.77% share with minimal contraction, while Denmark, with 8.54%, grew by 2.08%. France and Greece saw declines, while Iceland suffered a significant 10.01% drop. Germany showed notable improvements with a 22.68% growth. Smaller countries like Slovenia and Cyprus witnessed substantial increases in production. Portugal, Bulgaria, and Cyprus saw modest increases, despite the broader mixed trend across Europe.
Future trends to watch for include potential growth in Germany's production due to recent increases, with smaller countries potentially enhancing their shares. Attention should be given to Italy and Iceland, as they experienced significant declines and may need to restructure their capture fisheries strategies. Efforts to sustain growth or recover from declines might influence overall European production dynamics. Technological advancements, environmental changes, and regulatory policies could also impact future crustacean production in Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Crustaceans Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 30.15 | 2023 | +0.34% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18.7 | 2023 | +2.11% | -7.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.77 | 2023 | -3.46% | -0.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 8.54 | 2023 | +5.14% | +2.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.22 | 2023 | -5.03% | -4.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 8.16 | 2023 | +2.42% | -1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 7.98 | 2023 | -4.65% | -10.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1.92 | 2023 | -2.03% | +4.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1.38 | 2023 | +2.99% | -1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.97 | 2023 | -9.11% | -4.04% | View data |
