The European Whole Fresh Edible Crab production landscape is dominated by the United Kingdom, which accounted for 65.39% in 2023. Ireland, with 22.18%, followed, while Norway contributed 7.75%. France and Denmark had smaller shares of 2.01% and 1.69% respectively. Other countries, including Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and Malta, comprised smaller portions of the market.
Notably, Germany saw significant growth with a 67.83% year-on-year increase, while Denmark also experienced a rise of 28.75%. Conversely, Norway and the Netherlands saw decreases of 15.3% and 23.02%, respectively. As we move forward, expect continued volatility influenced by environmental factors, fishing regulations, and potential sustainability initiatives impacting production levels across European countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Edible Crab Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 65.39 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 22.18 | 2023 | +4.62% | +2.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 7.75 | 2023 | +4.88% | -15.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2.01 | 2023 | -17.11% | -25.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1.69 | 2023 | +21.79% | +28.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.67 | 2023 | -23.03% | -23.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 0.13 | 2023 | +3.16% | -10.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 0.081 | 2023 | -6.71% | +2.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.057 | 2023 | -8.09% | -18.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.026 | 2023 | +11.92% | +19.82% | View data |
