The European Fresh Mussels Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption shows diverse trends across countries as of 2023. The Netherlands leads with the highest production volume, though experiencing a decline of 16.48%. Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece show positive trends, with Bulgaria marking significant growth at 89.78%. Portugal and Norway have reduced outputs, with Portugal declining by 8.16%. Spain records a robust increase of 41.32%, while Croatia decreases by 10.62%. Italy remains stable with no variation over the past year.
Future trends to watch for include increased sustainability efforts and technological innovations in aquaculture to improve yield efficiencies. Climate change impacts, such as ocean temperature and acidity shifts, could alter production patterns, thus necessitating adaptive cultivation techniques and diversification strategies in key mussel-producing nations.
Top countries in Fresh Mussels Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 458.7 | 2023 | +25.37% | -16.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 446.06 | 2023 | -30.54% | +6.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 224.82 | 2023 | +36.38% | +89.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 173.6 | 2023 | +1.1% | +15.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 102.4 | 2022 | -16.41% | -19.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 73.7 | 2023 | -2.33% | -8.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 57.2 | 2023 | +24.65% | -2.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 46.73 | 2023 | -2.55% | +41.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 13.2 | 2023 | +96.23% | -10.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 11.5 | 2023 | +1480% | View data |