The European fresh whelk market in 2023 shows the United Kingdom leading in capture fisheries with €30.838 million, closely followed by France at €30.397 million. Ireland ranks third with €9.6777 million. Notable year-on-year growth in 2023 was witnessed in the United Kingdom (6.13%) and Ireland (6.28%), while France experienced a slight decrease of 0.45%. Norway showed modest growth at 2.84%, though the Netherlands, Denmark, and Iceland saw declines of -10.86%, -19.87%, and -11.65%, respectively. Sweden, despite being smaller, marked significant growth with a 22.95% increase.
Future trends to watch include potential consolidation in key markets like the UK and France, shifts due to environmental regulations, and innovations in sustainable fishing practices. Monitoring economic conditions and consumer preferences will also be crucial as these could impact demand and value variations in capture fisheries across the European region.
Top countries in Fresh Whelk Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 30,838,000 | 2023 | +3.58% | +6.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 30,397,000 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 9,677,700 | 2023 | +0.27% | +6.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 470,550 | 2023 | +15.07% | +2.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 153,440 | 2023 | +28.33% | -10.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 133,150 | 2023 | +3.54% | -19.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 106,690 | 2023 | -1.72% | -11.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 60,750 | 2023 | +1.64% | -1.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 5,680 | 2023 | +148.73% | +22.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 85.2 | 2022 | +32.59% | -48.19% | View data |
