In 2023, Norway led European production of claws crabs and sea-spiders, with 4.01 thousand metric tons, showing a 19.11% increase from 2022. Denmark followed with 0.31307 thousand metric tons, which represented a 10.66% rise. France and the Netherlands displayed modest growth of 5.18% and 2.8%, respectively. Conversely, Ireland and the United Kingdom saw declines at -1.2% and -14.13%. Production in Belgium and Sweden also fell slightly by -3.8% and -2.85%, respectively, while Germany's production remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 0.18%.
Future trends to watch include technological advances in sustainable fishing practices and the effects of climate change, which could significantly impact the geographic distribution and availability of these marine resources. Monitoring regulations that might affect fishing quotas and international trade agreements will also be crucial.
Top countries in Claws Crabs and Sea-Spiders Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 4,010 | 2023 | +3.8% | +19.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 313.07 | 2023 | -11.71% | +10.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 108.88 | 2023 | +7.38% | +5.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 102.91 | 2023 | +5% | -1.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 86.16 | 2023 | +21.86% | +2.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 56.73 | 2023 | -4.36% | -14.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 29.5 | 2023 | -13.74% | -3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 7.27 | 2023 | -55.25% | +0.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1 | 2023 | +144.05% | -2.85% | View data |
