In 2023, France led the Great Atlantic Scallop production in European capture fisheries, contributing significantly with 39.31 thousand metric tons, albeit facing an 8.12% year-on-year decline. The United Kingdom followed with 25.14 thousand metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 0.21% from the previous year. Belgium experienced a modest growth of 0.27%, highlighting resilience in this sector. Conversely, Norway and Spain saw notable reductions of 7.78% and 10.48% respectively. Noteworthy is the Netherlands with a 15.2% increase and Sweden's remarkable 175.74% growth, though from a smaller base.
Looking towards the future, trends to watch include potential recovery and stabilization of traditional leading producers like France and the United Kingdom. Additionally, whether smaller countries maintain their growth momentum will be critical, particularly in adopting sustainable practices against environmental challenges that affect scallop habitats and fisheries. Understanding these factors will be vital for stakeholders and policy-makers aiming to balance economic viability with ecological sustainability.
Top countries in Total Great Atlantic Scallop Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 39,310 | 2023 | -10.98% | -8.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 25,140 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 985.44 | 2022 | -13.39% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 396.4 | 2023 | -1.16% | +0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 374.31 | 2023 | -2.49% | -7.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 65.56 | 2023 | -20.95% | -10.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 21.2 | 2023 | -63.26% | +15.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 0.7 | 2022 | -22.22% | -18.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.2 | 2022 | -100% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.061 | 2023 | +8.19% | +175.74% | View data |
