In 2023, Norway led European claws seafood production for human consumption with a substantial share of 4.16 thousand metric tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 19.97%. Denmark followed with a production of 0.31827 thousand metric tons, witnessing an 11.02% rise. Ireland's production slightly declined by 1.2% to 0.10291 thousand metric tons. France and the Netherlands both had minimal production amounts close to 0.087 thousand metric tons, with marginal increases of 0.42% and 2.83%, respectively. The UK saw a sharp decline of 14.84% to 0.05018 thousand metric tons. Meanwhile, Germany and Sweden had minor productions with changes of 11.09% and -2.97%, respectively. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate varied moderately across countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential growth in Norway's dominance due to its significant recent increases.
- Watch for Denmark's consistent upward trend possibly continuing.
- The impact of sustainability practices and regulations on smaller producers like Sweden and Belgium.
- The economic impact of any geopolitical changes on UK production levels.
Top countries in Claws Seafood Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 4,160 | 2023 | +7.59% | +19.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 318.27 | 2023 | -10.25% | +11.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 102.91 | 2023 | +5% | -1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 86.61 | 2023 | -14.16% | +0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 86.29 | 2023 | +21.03% | +2.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 50.18 | 2023 | -4.59% | -14.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 44.2 | 2023 | -7.14% | +1.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 3.55 | 2023 | -42.32% | +11.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.99 | 2023 | +171.64% | -2.97% | View data |
