In 2023, Italy led in European production of whole fresh shrimps and prawns for human consumption with 8.98 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain and Greece. Italy saw a significant decline of 8.78% from the previous year, while the UK experienced a drastic fall of 16.96%. Conversely, Germany observed a remarkable increase of 70.7% year-on-year. Over the last five years, most notable growth occurred in Cyprus and Germany, driven by small base effects and potentially greater efficiency.
Future trends indicate a shift towards sustainable practices due to environmental concerns and consumer demand for eco-certified seafood. Countries investing in sustainable capture technologies may lead the market, and policies towards protecting marine biodiversity could influence production patterns throughout Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Shrimps and Prawns Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 8,980 | 2023 | -6.72% | -8.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 6,610 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 4,340 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 3,150 | 2023 | -11.72% | -6.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1,450 | 2023 | -0.081% | +5.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 840.02 | 2023 | -2.43% | +7.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 778.86 | 2023 | +2.45% | -3.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 468.2 | 2023 | +36.98% | +3.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 455.83 | 2023 | -5.28% | -16.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 363.21 | 2023 | -31.4% | -5.52% | View data |
