In 2023, Portugal led European whole fresh green crab production with 353.64 metric tons, closely followed by Ireland at 351.06 metric tons. France and the United Kingdom also had significant contributions with 175.9 and 174.57 metric tons, respectively. The Netherlands showed remarkable growth of 86.04% in 2023, indicating a rapidly expanding market. Conversely, France experienced an 8.27% decline. Norway and Germany maintained minimal production levels, with Spain contributing almost negligibly. Over the last five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) varied, highlighting diverse performance across countries.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the Netherlands, as indicated by their significant increase in 2023. Portugal and the UK may continue to leverage their substantial production bases, while France might look to reverse its declining trend. Countries with minimal production like Germany and Spain might explore strategic opportunities to increase their market share.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Green Crab Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 353.64 | 2023 | +4.14% | +5.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 351.06 | 2022 | +13.57% | +6.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 175.9 | 2023 | +0.74% | -8.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 174.57 | 2023 | +1.54% | +6.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 91.72 | 2023 | +52.61% | +86.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 4.1 | 2023 | +13.89% | +17.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.4 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.01 | 2022 | -75% | -77.22% | View data |
