The United Kingdom leads European capture fisheries production for abalones, winkles, and conchs with 18.24 thousand metric tons. In 2023, countries like Ireland and Iceland experienced significant growth at 9.55% and 9.72% respectively, while France, Bulgaria, and Romania witnessed notable declines. Over the past five years, the average production trend indicates stagnation or decline in traditional fishing nations like France and Italy, while smaller contributors like Belgium have slightly improved their outputs. Sweden, albeit a minor producer, showed a dramatic increase due to possibly expanded fisheries or reporting changes.
Future trends to watch include the United Kingdom’s dominance, which could face challenges from environmental regulations or Brexit-related trade negotiations. Innovative aquaculture developments and sustainable practices in Ireland and Scandinavian countries could lead to increased production, barring ecological impacts. Monitoring the EU's fisheries policies and global climate change will be crucial in predicting future production shifts.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Abalones, Winkles and Conchs Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 18,240 | 2023 | +0.71% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 5,890 | 2023 | +5.72% | +9.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4,580 | 2023 | +37.57% | -11.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 2,150 | 2023 | -0.73% | -9.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,140 | 2023 | -4.18% | -9.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1,380 | 2023 | -43.84% | -28.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 456.2 | 2023 | +13.26% | +2.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 310.06 | 2023 | -0.96% | +9.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 245.48 | 2023 | -6.7% | +3.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 201.57 | 2023 | -0.31% | +4.5% | View data |
