The analysis for 2024 shows the United Kingdom leads European fresh Norway lobster production, capturing a 59.77% share, followed by Denmark at 15.45%, and France with 7.92%. Notably, there are distinct year-on-year variations: the UK saw a 4.06% increase, while Denmark experienced a slight decline of 0.77%. The Netherlands showed significant growth at 10.25%, whereas Italy decreased sharply by 20.7%. Over the past two years, Germany and Greece also exhibited promising growth rates of 9.84% and 9.37%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increasing captures by the Netherlands, Germany, and Greece, alongside monitoring negative trends in countries like Italy and Norway. Changes in EU environmental policies, sustainability initiatives, and climate impacts could affect production levels and fishery strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Norway Lobster Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 59.77 | 2023 | -0.65% | +4.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 15.45 | 2023 | +1.46% | -0.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7.92 | 2023 | -1.87% | +0.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.83 | 2023 | -14.7% | +10.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.66 | 2023 | +4.37% | -4.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.69 | 2023 | -14.91% | -20.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.27 | 2023 | -8.95% | -8.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.05 | 2023 | +4.7% | +9.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.8 | 2023 | -10.86% | +1.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.39 | 2023 | +264.59% | +9.84% | View data |
