In 2023, the United Kingdom led European whole fresh shellfish production in value, while countries like Germany exhibited significant growth at 39.76% year-over-year. The Netherlands also showed strong growth, up 16.54%, contrasting with declines in Italy (-3.99%) and France (-4.66%). Despite fluctuations, stable outputs came from Spain and Portugal. Cyprus and Iceland recorded notable declines of -33.72% and -13.19%, respectively. These trends suggest a diverse landscape across Europe, balancing between countries advancing technology and those facing resource constraints.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainability practices on production, potentially benefiting countries with advanced environmental regulations.
- The influence of post-Brexit trade policies on UK exports and EU fishery collaborations.
- Technological innovations and investments in aquaculture, likely altering competitive dynamics in traditional capture fisheries.
- Climate change's effect on shellfish habitats, which could shift production geographically.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Shellfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 391,540,000 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 365,430,000 | 2023 | +7.12% | -3.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 244,770,000 | 2023 | +1.78% | -0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 202,070,000 | 2023 | -9.4% | -4.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 91,630,000 | 2023 | -10.25% | +2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 73,684,000 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 61,955,000 | 2023 | -6.4% | +16.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 55,054,000 | 2023 | +0.55% | +5.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 36,787,000 | 2023 | +18.32% | -8.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 12,511,000 | 2023 | -12.86% | +1.22% | View data |
