The United Kingdom leads European fresh abalones, winkles, and conchs production in 2023 with a volume of 18.4 thousand metric tons, growing by 3.21% year-on-year. France follows at 10.08 thousand metric tons, but shows an 8.09% decline. Ireland marks notable growth at 7.66% to reach 5.4 thousand metric tons. Meanwhile, Italy and Bulgaria see production decreases of 9.07% and 10.84%, respectively. Norway and Portugal exhibit moderate growth, while Belgium experienced a surge of 10.45% in production. At the lower scale of production, Romania, Denmark, and Croatia have seen declines, with Romania having the steepest drop of 28.42%.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery efforts in countries with declining production, alongside innovation and sustainability practices that might influence production scales. Countries like Belgium that show growth momentum could expand their market share, while environmental and economic policies could significantly impact future production trends across European countries.
Top countries in Fresh Abalones, Winkles and Conchs Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 18,400 | 2023 | +0.75% | +3.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 10,080 | 2023 | -5.05% | -8.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 5,400 | 2023 | +4.12% | +7.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,140 | 2023 | -4.18% | -9.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1,860 | 2023 | -8.53% | -10.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1,380 | 2023 | -43.84% | -28.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 426.6 | 2023 | +13.37% | +1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 277.52 | 2023 | -2.93% | +5.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 201.64 | 2023 | +0.13% | +4.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 116.46 | 2023 | -11.38% | -9.8% | View data |
