The United Kingdom leads European fresh shellfish production with 28.45 metric tons, showing a modest 1.05% growth in 2023. France follows, but with a 4.11% decline. Notably, the Netherlands saw a significant 20.95% increase. Spain and Denmark also registered growths of 6.5% and 12.91% respectively. In contrast, Italy experienced a 6.84% decrease, and Greece saw a 3.59% decline. Countries like Iceland and Romania faced substantial decreases of 14.29% and 17.32%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the continuing growth potential in the Netherlands and consistent performance in the UK. There's also a need to monitor Italy and France's recovery to stabilize their market shares, while environmental regulations and sustainable fishing practices will increasingly influence shellfish production trends in Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Shellfish Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 28.45 | 2023 | -0.65% | +1.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 24.61 | 2023 | -6.11% | -4.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.22 | 2023 | -4.61% | -6.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.54 | 2023 | +1.94% | +6.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 9.16 | 2023 | +4.9% | +20.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4.23 | 2023 | -1.76% | +12.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3.99 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3.04 | 2023 | +0.08% | -3.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 1.41 | 2023 | -17.76% | -14.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.74 | 2023 | +0.76% | -17.32% | View data |
