The United Kingdom leads European whole fresh lobster production for human consumption with a value of €34.721 million, followed by Ireland and France at €11.173 million and €8.284 million, respectively, in 2023. Denmark, Spain, and Italy are smaller contributors, alongside Portugal and Croatia with moderate outputs. From 2022 to 2023, Denmark and Spain showed significant increases in production value at 16.8% and 15.65%, respectively, while Italy decreased by 0.56%. Over the last five years, Portugal and Croatia have shown strong growth trends, pointing to potential future climbs.
Future trends to watch include increased production investments in countries showing significant growth, like Denmark and Spain, which could rival traditional leaders like the UK. Additionally, sustainability practices and climate impact will likely shape production capacities across these European countries.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Lobster Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 34,721,000 | 2023 | +2.29% | +4.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 11,173,000 | 2022 | +51.71% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 France | 8,284,000 | 2023 | -0.33% | +1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 1,970,700 | 2023 | +21.07% | +16.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 752,220 | 2023 | +0.17% | +15.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 455,960 | 2023 | +12.88% | -0.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 212,600 | 2023 | +12.7% | +9.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 181,720 | 2023 | -1.88% | +14.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 159,870 | 2023 | +21.02% | +14.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 27,500 | 2023 | -49.8% | +2.34% | View data |
