In 2023, France dominated the European spinous spider crab production for human consumption, contributing substantially to the total volume, followed by the United Kingdom and Ireland. France experienced a slight growth, while the United Kingdom and Ireland saw contrasting trends, with the latter showing significant production increases. Notably, Portugal and the Netherlands marked the highest growth with robust double-digit increases. Conversely, Spain and Italy witnessed notable declines, which could affect their future market positions. Lesser producers like Malta showed impressive growth from a smaller base, indicating potential future contributions.
Looking ahead, attention should be directed towards sustaining France's production lead while monitoring the rising output from Ireland, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Moreover, understanding the factors causing declines in Spain and Italy will be crucial for reshaping future strategies. Additionally, exploring opportunities in under-tapped regions could diversify production shares and stabilize overall European outputs in the face of environmental and market challenges. Focus on sustainable practices in capturing these crabs will also be a significant trend as regulations and consumer preferences evolve.
Top countries in Total Spinous Spider Crab Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 86.65 | 2023 | +6.38% | +1.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 5.58 | 2023 | -3.67% | -0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 4.95 | 2023 | +4.34% | +11.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 0.95 | 2023 | -2.55% | +18.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 0.65 | 2023 | -14.44% | -36.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.31 | 2023 | +19.64% | -20.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.28 | 2023 | +28.17% | +51.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.083 | 2023 | -33.7% | -7.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0 | 2023 | -21.74% | +29.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0 | 2021 | -63.64% | View data |
