The United Kingdom leads European whole fresh crabs and sea-spiders production with significant dominance at 30.53 thousand metric tons. France and Norway follow at 6.01 and 2.29 thousand metric tons, respectively. Over the past year, Denmark showed robust growth at 22.91%, whereas the Netherlands and Bulgaria faced notable declines at 22.33% and 46.76%, respectively. Germany's production surged by 80.75%, contrasting with general contractions in Greece, Portugal, and Italy. Over the last five years, the market has shown varied growth with shifts influenced by demand-supply dynamics and ecological conditions.
Future trends to watch include sustainability measures impacting capture rates and consumer preferences for environmentally responsible sources. Technological advancements in fisheries management and potential regulatory changes could also alter production landscapes across European countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Crabs and Sea-Spiders Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 30,530 | 2023 | +1.25% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 6,010 | 2023 | +1.09% | -4.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2,290 | 2023 | +3.02% | -14.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 1,470 | 2023 | +2.4% | -7.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 882.97 | 2023 | +2.98% | +0.073% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 715.05 | 2023 | +51.72% | +22.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 589.03 | 2023 | +14.72% | -6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 572.3 | 2023 | -5.36% | -7.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 198.37 | 2023 | -36.72% | -22.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 32.57 | 2023 | -13.54% | +10.04% | View data |
