The United Kingdom leads Europe's lobster production, contributing 32.49 metric tons. Denmark and France follow with 24.62 and 14.46 metric tons, respectively, as of 2024. Year-on-year, the UK saw a modest rise of 2.44%, while the Netherlands exhibited notable growth at 9.61%. Conversely, Italy experienced a substantial decline of 21.37%. Over the past five years, Germany has shown significant improvement, highlighting its potential as an emerging player in lobster capture fisheries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in the Netherlands due to optimized fishing practices.
- The potential for increased contributions from Germany as it strengthens its fisheries management.
- A focus on sustainable practices across Europe to maintain lobster populations.
Top countries in Total Lobsters Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 32.49 | 2023 | -3.35% | +2.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 24.62 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.46 | 2023 | -12.33% | -0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.15 | 2023 | -13.74% | +9.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.39 | 2023 | +3.19% | -5.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2.93 | 2023 | -4.32% | -5.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 2.88 | 2023 | -17.38% | -21.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 2.79 | 2023 | +4.68% | +6.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2 | 2023 | +5.09% | +7.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1.25 | 2023 | -11.69% | +1.22% | View data |
