France leads with a share of 29.23%, followed by the United Kingdom at 18.53%, and the Netherlands at 13.76%. Variations over the last year show significant increases in the Netherlands (29.35%) and Denmark (25.19%), while Romania (-17.32%) and Cyprus (-18.45%) experienced sharp declines. Future trends to watch include technological advancements in sustainable capture methods, the impact of climate change on mollusc populations, and potential shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood.
Top countries in Fresh Molluscs Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29.23 | 2023 | -12.77% | -5.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.53 | 2023 | -0.62% | +1.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.76 | 2023 | +22.51% | +29.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 12.44 | 2023 | +5.25% | -4.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10.87 | 2023 | -7.04% | +7.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 5.41 | 2023 | +2% | +0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.18 | 2023 | -12.61% | +25.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.16 | 2023 | +3.07% | -5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.03 | 2023 | +1.97% | -7.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.96 | 2023 | +0.76% | -17.32% | View data |