In 2023, Italy led European fresh Mediterranean mussel production in capture fisheries with 617.8 metric tons, followed by Romania and Bulgaria with 309.85 and 306.61 metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year changes from 2022 included an 89.78% increase in Bulgaria and a 40.7% rise in Spain, while Croatia saw a 10.62% decline. Over the last five years, growth in European mussel production has shown variability, with Romania and Bulgaria emerging as key players due to their recent explosive growth. Greece and France also registered moderate increases, highlighting a broader regional growth trend.
Future trends may include:
- Continued expansion in Romania and Bulgaria driven by infrastructure improvements and increased demand.
- Potential competitive advancements from Spain as it capitalizes on recent growth momentum.
- Monitoring sustainability practices to support long-term sector stability.
Top countries in Fresh Mediterranean Mussel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 617.8 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Romania | 309.85 | 2023 | -30.54% | +6.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 306.61 | 2023 | +36.38% | +89.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 175.51 | 2023 | +1.1% | +15.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 162.3 | 2023 | +58.69% | +4.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 44.28 | 2023 | -4.77% | +40.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 25.9 | 2023 | +96.23% | -10.62% | View data |
