The 2023 data on European fresh abalones, winkles, and conchs production reveals that the United Kingdom dominates with 45.37 metric tons, followed by France and Ireland. Over 2022 and 2023, the UK's production saw a modest increase of 3.21%, while Ireland's rose significantly by 7.66%. Conversely, France experienced an 8.09% decline. Other notable changes include Slovenia's 21.89% surge, while Romania and Denmark faced drastic reductions of 28.42% and 18.52%, respectively. Belgium saw a notable 10.45% increase, and Norway had a slight growth of 1.38%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased sustainable harvesting practices that might influence production volumes, particularly in leading countries. The strengthening of market regulations and shifting consumer demands could also play pivotal roles. Advanced technology adoption in capture fisheries may enhance productivity and mitigate some declines seen in countries like Romania and Bulgaria.
Top countries in Fresh Abalones, Winkles and Conchs Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 45.37 | 2023 | +0.75% | +3.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 24.84 | 2023 | -5.05% | -8.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 13.32 | 2023 | +4.12% | +7.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.27 | 2023 | -4.18% | -9.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.58 | 2023 | -8.53% | -10.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.4 | 2023 | -43.84% | -28.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 1.05 | 2023 | +13.37% | +1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.68 | 2023 | -2.93% | +5.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.5 | 2023 | +0.13% | +4.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.29 | 2023 | -11.38% | -9.8% | View data |
