The United Kingdom leads European whole fresh whelk production with a substantial 16.55 thousand metric tons, followed by Ireland and France at 5.37 and 3.5 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notably, the UK and France exhibit contrasting year-on-year changes; the UK rose by 3.46%, while France fell by 15.38%. Despite minor volumes, Belgium's production increased by 9.21%. Sweden showed significant growth at 51.4%, albeit from a low base. Conversely, Denmark’s production dropped by 19.08%, and Spain decreased by 1.89%.
Future trends to watch include potential expansions in sustainable practices and market demands that may impact whelk capture fisheries. Countries like Sweden could continue their trajectory with investments in sustainable fisheries, while traditional leaders like the UK strive to maintain and grow their market share amidst environmental regulations and competition.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Whelk Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 16,550 | 2023 | +0.48% | +3.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 5,370 | 2022 | +2.78% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,500 | 2023 | +11.56% | -15.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 416.8 | 2023 | +14.63% | +3.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 310.06 | 2023 | -7.42% | +7.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 245.1 | 2023 | -6.84% | +3.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 104.11 | 2023 | +3.18% | -19.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 60.6 | 2023 | -25.37% | +9.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.37 | 2023 | +566.49% | +51.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.1 | 2023 | -9.09% | -1.89% | View data |
