In 2024, France leads European fresh scallops and pectens production with a significant share, followed by the United Kingdom. Ireland, Spain, Belgium, and Italy contribute smaller shares. In 2023, France experienced a 9.15% decline, while the UK slightly decreased by 1.9%. Spain and the Netherlands saw notable growths of 8.58% and 15.51%, respectively. Sweden's production remarkably surged by 175.44%.
Looking ahead, future trends to monitor include potential shifts due to environmental regulations, market demand, and technological advancements. Sustainability practices and Brexit's impact on UK fisheries will continue to shape the landscape of European scallops and pectens fisheries.
Top countries in Fresh Scallops and Pectens Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 58.79 | 2023 | -14.73% | -9.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 35.43 | 2023 | -2.46% | -1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 1.79 | 2022 | -8.03% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 0.75 | 2023 | -14.24% | +8.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 0.56 | 2023 | -0.33% | +0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.51 | 2023 | -16.26% | -2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.088 | 2023 | +2.45% | -8.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 0.064 | 2021 | +2020% | -42.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.031 | 2023 | -62.97% | +15.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.014 | 2023 | +96.89% | View data |
