As of 2023, the United Kingdom led European fresh cockle production in capture fisheries with 9.33 thousand metric tons, followed by Denmark with 8.35 thousand metric tons. Portugal, Spain, and France contributed smaller volumes at 2.87, 1.04, and 0.79 thousand metric tons, respectively. The Netherlands and Ireland produced minimal quantities.
Year-on-year, significant growth was observed for Denmark at 31.97%, while the UK showed a moderate increase of 3.01%. Meanwhile, Portugal and Spain experienced declines of 5.5% and 7.22%, respectively. France and Ireland saw modest growth rates of 5.74% and 5.83%, respectively.
Considerable attention should be placed on:
- Denmark's rapid growth trend, which may continue to reshape market dynamics.
- The need for market adaptability in countries like Portugal and Spain to counter recent declines.
- Monitoring environmental factors and regulation changes affecting the capture fisheries industry.
Top countries in Fresh Cockle Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 9,330 | 2023 | +1.29% | +3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 8,350 | 2023 | -6.23% | +31.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 2,870 | 2023 | +176.2% | -5.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,040 | 2023 | -14.06% | -7.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 788.9 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 348.9 | 2022 | +75.23% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 313.74 | 2023 | +14.88% | +5.83% | View data |
