The United Kingdom leads European fresh whelk production with 18.41 thousand metric tons, showing a 3.24% increase in 2023. France follows distantly at 9.49 thousand metric tons, but decreased by 8.77%. Ireland achieved a notable growth of 7.42%, reaching 5.34 thousand metric tons. Norway, Netherlands, Iceland, Belgium, Sweden, and Spain exhibit minor figures, with Norway and Belgium growing slightly, while Denmark saw a significant decline of 18.6%. Iceland also contracted by 9.8%. Over the last five years, the CAGR highlights varying production stability across the region.
Future trends indicate a need to monitor sustainable fishing practices and regulatory changes that could influence production volumes. Observing market demand fluctuations and environmental impacts are crucial for strategic planning in European fresh whelk fisheries.
Top countries in Fresh Whelk Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 18,410 | 2023 | +0.78% | +3.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9,490 | 2023 | -5.9% | -8.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 5,340 | 2023 | -0.5% | +7.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 375.5 | 2023 | +12.83% | +1.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 277.27 | 2023 | -3.02% | +5.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 116.46 | 2023 | -11.38% | -9.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 107.18 | 2023 | +6.22% | -18.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 64.1 | 2023 | -21.06% | +10.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.18 | 2023 | +214.07% | +4.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.16 | 2023 | +45.45% | +7.78% | View data |
