The European production of frozen, dried, salted, or brine-preserved crustaceans in 2023 shows Spain as the leader with 59.704 million kilograms, followed by the UK and France. Spain and Portugal stand out with significant positive year-on-year production growth, at 8.71% and 15.44% respectively, while Ireland and Norway experienced declines. Notably, Italy exhibited robust growth at 19.16%, contrasting the stable or declining output through much of the region, such as in Iceland and Greece, and a significant increase in Croatia with 56.66% growth. Over five years, Italy and Portugal are likely key growth contributors.
Future trends to monitor include technology advancements in processing and sustainability, shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, and impacts of climate change on crustacean habitats, which could affect production dynamics, particularly in countries heavily reliant on marine resources. Additionally, trade policies and regulations within the EU may further shape industry development and inter-country competitive dynamics in the European crustacean market.
Top countries in Sold Production of Frozen, Dried, Salted or In Brine Crustaceans by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 59,704,000 | 2023 | +3.65% | +8.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 25,573,000 | 2023 | +2.95% | +3.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7,757,400 | 2023 | +0.39% | +5.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 7,230,900 | 2023 | +0.25% | -1.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 6,856,000 | 2023 | +4.4% | -5.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 6,563,000 | 2023 | +1.98% | +15.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2,646,900 | 2023 | +1.4% | -1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,619,400 | 2023 | +3.48% | +19.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 1,059,000 | 2023 | +7.02% | +4.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 601,870 | 2023 | +97.84% | -3.03% | View data |
