The United Kingdom leads European crab and sea-spider production with 19.03 thousand metric tons, followed by Norway and France. Norway and Portugal exhibited strong growth (5.86% and 6.53%), while the Netherlands and Belgium declined sharply by 13.87% and 8.73%, respectively. Germany also saw notable growth at 28.29%, despite its small volume. The sector's performance varied, with countries like Denmark rising by 19.8%, contrasting with Bulgaria's steep decline of 46.76%.
Future trends to watch include the continued dominance of the UK and Norway, potential recovery in Spain and Italy, and sustained growth in Northern European countries where investments in sustainable fisheries could spur production increases.
Top countries in Total Crabs and Sea-Spiders Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 19,030 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 9,890 | 2023 | +3.1% | +5.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9,160 | 2023 | +2.21% | -2.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 1,430 | 2022 | -28.2% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,210 | 2023 | -43.7% | -13.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,160 | 2023 | +2.78% | -4.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1,010 | 2023 | +23.31% | +19.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 579.3 | 2023 | +6.29% | -5.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 470.55 | 2023 | +3.26% | +6.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 123.91 | 2023 | -3.57% | +5.86% | View data |
