In 2023, the United Kingdom led European fresh lobster capture fisheries with 6.64 thousand metric tons, marking a substantial 5.87% year-on-year increase. Ireland followed with 2.81 thousand metric tons, rising by 3.39%. Iceland and Denmark demonstrated contrasting dynamics, with Iceland experiencing a sharp decline of 16.33% and Denmark enjoying modest growth at 1.63%. Belgium showed the strongest growth at 20.02%, albeit from a lower base. Meanwhile, France and Germany saw reductions of 11.6% and 4.67%, respectively. Other nations exhibited negligible variations.
Future trends indicate a likely increasing dependence on sustainability practices and technology advancements in capture fisheries, potentially boosting efficiency and output across Europe, while shifts in marine policy and climate conditions could present both challenges and opportunities for growth.
Top countries in Tails Fresh Lobsters Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 6,640 | 2023 | +1.14% | +5.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 2,810 | 2023 | +2.71% | +3.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 147.25 | 2023 | +13.29% | -16.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 142.49 | 2023 | +5.94% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 55.74 | 2023 | -20.71% | +5.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 50.8 | 2023 | +81.43% | +20.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 36.95 | 2023 | +5.73% | +0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 17.17 | 2023 | -5.67% | -11.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 6.93 | 2023 | +204.22% | -4.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.12 | 2023 | +344.98% | View data |
