In 2023, France led European abalone, winkles, and conchs production for human consumption with a 37.91% share, followed by the United Kingdom at 32.33%, and Ireland at 13.33%. Noteworthy growth was seen in Ireland, up by 10.22%, and Portugal, which increased by 8.68%. The UK also saw a significant 6.27% rise. Conversely, Bulgaria and Romania experienced notable declines, with drops of 13.4% and 11.27% respectively. Over the last five years, there has been a divergent performance with some countries growing steadily and others facing setbacks.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the Irish and Portuguese markets, reflecting their recent robust performance. The UK's ongoing increase suggests sustained demand, while declines in Eastern and Southern European countries may prompt strategic shifts or innovations to leverage market opportunities.
Top countries in Total Abalones, Winkles and Conchs Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 37.91 | 2023 | -6.51% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 32.33 | 2023 | +3.51% | +6.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 13.33 | 2023 | +5.43% | +10.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.93 | 2023 | -10.91% | -2.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1.99 | 2023 | +7.13% | -11.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1.53 | 2023 | -18.05% | +8.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.49 | 2023 | -9.63% | -2.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 1.12 | 2023 | +13.14% | -13.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.59 | 2023 | +12.26% | +1.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.27 | 2023 | +5.94% | +3.55% | View data |
