In 2023, France led European fresh whelk production with a value of 29.128 million euros, closely followed by the United Kingdom at 28.487 million euros. Ireland's production stood at 9.6519 million euros, while smaller contributors included Norway at 0.47055 million euros and Spain at a negligible 8.52e-05 million euros. From 2022 to 2023, the UK experienced a significant 6.31% increase, whereas the Netherlands, Iceland, and Denmark saw declines with reductions of 10.86%, 11.65%, and 19.87%, respectively. Sweden showed notable growth with a 16.39% increase year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory impacts on capture limits, technological advancements in fishing methods, and shifts in trade policies. Increased environmental awareness may drive sustainable production methods, potentially affecting output and country rankings in the European whelk industry.
Top countries in Fresh Whelk Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29,128,000 | 2023 | -4.45% | -1.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 28,487,000 | 2023 | +3.53% | +6.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 9,651,900 | 2022 | +19.12% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 470,550 | 2023 | +15.07% | +2.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 153,440 | 2023 | +28.33% | -10.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 133,150 | 2023 | +3.54% | -19.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 106,690 | 2023 | -1.72% | -11.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 61,780 | 2023 | +21.41% | +2.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 5,680 | 2023 | +90.45% | +16.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 85.2 | 2022 | +32.59% | -48.19% | View data |
