In 2023, France led European fresh mollusc production in capture fisheries, valued at approximately 273.54 million Euros, despite a slight decrease of 1.97% from the previous year. Italy and the United Kingdom followed, with respective values of 186.38 and 166.34 million Euros. Notably, the United Kingdom and Spain experienced positive growth, at 2.52% and 1.13%, respectively. Denmark saw the highest growth rate, at 8.81%, whereas Bulgaria faced the most significant decline, at 9.4%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) varied across countries, reflecting diverse market dynamics and varying levels of investment in this sector.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Enhanced sustainability and regulatory measures influencing capture techniques and output.
- Increasing demand for traceable and sustainably sourced molluscs potentially boosting premium markets.
- Technological advancements in fishing techniques improving efficiency and possibly production value.
- Potential impacts of climate change on marine life affecting mollusc availability and thereby production.
Top countries in Fresh Molluscs Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 273,540,000 | 2023 | -12.46% | -1.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 186,380,000 | 2023 | +5.17% | -4.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 166,340,000 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 165,130,000 | 2023 | +4.88% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 74,475,000 | 2023 | -10.09% | +2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 45,369,000 | 2023 | -32.61% | +4.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 44,396,000 | 2023 | -0.91% | -2.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 6,515,500 | 2023 | -38.15% | +2.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 6,305,700 | 2023 | +0.095% | +3.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 6,277,000 | 2023 | -4.27% | +8.81% | View data |
