In 2023, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France led European whole fresh molluscs production with values of 186.38, 168.05, and 160.12 million euros, respectively. Trends indicated a decline for Italy and France but growth for the United Kingdom, Spain, and Portugal. The Netherlands and Denmark showed significant growth, while Greece and Romania faced declines. Smaller markets, such as Iceland and Belgium, had modest growth, though Bulgaria and Sweden saw contractions. Over five years, growth was prioritized by the UK and the Netherlands, with Italy and France experiencing downturns.
Future trends to watch include technological improvements in capture techniques increasing efficiency, changes in regulatory policies influencing productivity, and shifting consumer preferences potentially boosting demand for certain mollusc species. Tracking sustainability initiatives may also impact production, given the focus on environmental conservation in the sector.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Molluscs Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 186,380,000 | 2023 | +5.17% | -4.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 168,050,000 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 160,120,000 | 2023 | -13.83% | -6.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 125,530,000 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 74,430,000 | 2023 | -10.08% | +2.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 46,084,000 | 2023 | -10.37% | +16.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 44,396,000 | 2023 | -0.91% | -2.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 7,769,200 | 2023 | +18.49% | +13.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 7,004,800 | 2023 | -33.48% | +4.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 6,305,700 | 2023 | +0.095% | +3.05% | View data |
