The production of whole fresh crabs and sea-spiders in capture fisheries in France stood at 6.00 thousand metric tons in 2023. Forecasts indicate gradual increases, with production expected to reach 6.04 thousand metric tons in 2024 and continuing an upward trend through 2028 to 6.27 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year percentage variation is approximately 0.99% from 2024 to 2025 and 0.98% from 2025 to 2026, with consistent incremental growth expected. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is projected at around 0.93%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of changing environmental regulations on production levels.
Market demand fluctuations driven by consumer preferences and competition from alternative seafood sources.
Technological advancements in fishing and sustainability practices that could affect supply dynamics.