The United Kingdom dominates European whole fresh lobster production, contributing 3.48 thousand metric tons. Ireland and France trail with 0.56 and 0.31 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year growth includes Denmark (15.4%), Germany (130.61%), and Spain (13.33%). France saw a decline of 2.9%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years denotes positive trends in many regions, particularly in Germany due to the significant increase in 2023.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Technological advances improving capture efficiency.
- Environmental concerns influencing regulatory policies.
- Changing consumer preferences towards sustainable sourcing affecting demand.
- Potential impacts of climate change on lobster habitats.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Lobster Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 3,480 | 2023 | +1.73% | +3.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 563.47 | 2023 | +7.59% | +12.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 311.43 | 2023 | +2.6% | -2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 82.28 | 2023 | +16.21% | +15.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 39.14 | 2023 | +34.8% | +130.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 26.59 | 2023 | +1.26% | +13.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 16.5 | 2023 | +52.78% | +1.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 13.01 | 2023 | -2.89% | +0.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 8.6 | 2023 | +6.14% | +3.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 4.68 | 2023 | -0.33% | +11.65% | View data |
