In 2023, Italy led the European market for whole fresh Mediterranean mussel production in capture fisheries with a value of 1.2813 million euros. Greece followed with 0.57124 million euros, showing significant growth of 25.52% from the previous year. Romania and France posted modest growth rates of 5.16% and 7.09%, respectively. Bulgaria experienced a substantial rise of 92.04%, while Spain saw an impressive increase of 76.87%. Conversely, Croatia's production value decreased by 7.74%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued investment in sustainable capture techniques could drive growth, particularly in emerging markets like Bulgaria and Spain.
- Climate change impacts and regulatory changes may significantly affect production levels across different countries.
- Technological advancements in aquaculture could complement traditional capture fisheries, impacting future production dynamics.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Mediterranean Mussel Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,281,300 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Greece | 571,240 | 2023 | +11.22% | +25.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 425,550 | 2023 | -31.82% | +5.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 308,680 | 2023 | +117.7% | +7.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 264,480 | 2023 | +38.6% | +92.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 132,290 | 2023 | +28.58% | +76.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 46,320 | 2023 | +54.47% | -7.74% | View data |
