In 2023, the United Kingdom led Europe's fresh shellfish production in capture fisheries, with a slight increase of 1.05% year-on-year. France and Italy saw declines in production by 4.11% and 6.84% respectively, whereas Spain and the Netherlands enjoyed increases of 6.5% and an impressive 20.95%. Denmark's production increased by 12.91%. In contrast, Portugal and other countries like Greece, Iceland, and Romania experienced varying levels of decline. Over the last two years, some nations like Belgium maintained small growth, while others, like Bulgaria and Cyprus, reported significant declines.
Future trends to watch include potential rapid growth in the Netherlands and Denmark due to favorable conditions, while other regions may struggle with sustainability challenges and market demand fluctuations. Sustainability, climate change impact, and market demand shifts will heavily influence Europe's shellfish production dynamics.
Top countries in Fresh Shellfish Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 112,680 | 2023 | -0.65% | +1.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 97,480 | 2023 | -6.11% | -4.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 44,430 | 2023 | -4.61% | -6.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 41,730 | 2023 | +1.94% | +6.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 36,300 | 2023 | +4.9% | +20.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 16,750 | 2023 | -1.76% | +12.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 15,790 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 12,040 | 2023 | +0.08% | -3.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 5,580 | 2023 | -17.76% | -14.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2,920 | 2023 | +0.76% | -17.32% | View data |
