In 2023, Spain led European whole fresh whelk production with a value of 4,000 Euros per metric ton, though facing a significant year-on-year decline of 17.8%. Sweden saw a remarkable 42.35% increase, positioning itself closely behind Spain. France and the UK experienced moderate growth, while Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Belgium saw declines, notably steep in Belgium (-13.73%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows varying trends, indicating complex market dynamics.
Future trends to watch include Spain's efforts to address its sharp decline, Sweden's potential to surpass Spain if current growth continues, and the impact of market volatilities, especially for smaller producers like Belgium and Iceland. Monitoring these patterns can provide insights into strategic shifts within the European whelk market.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Whelk Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros Per Metric Ton | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,000 | 2023 | +416.62% | -17.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 3,850 | 2023 | -0.47% | +42.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,210 | 2023 | -8.68% | +8.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 1,880 | 2023 | +4.76% | -2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,690 | 2023 | +3.31% | +2.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1,240 | 2023 | -2.8% | -1.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 1,140 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 901.54 | 2023 | +2% | -2.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 843.23 | 2023 | +97.85% | -8.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 799.1 | 2023 | +8.57% | -13.73% | View data |
