The European mussel production landscape is dominated by Denmark with a significant production value. Greece and the United Kingdom have shown remarkable year-on-year growth, while Bulgaria reported a rapid increase in 2023. Conversely, Croatia and the Netherlands experienced declines. Over the past five years, growth trends suggest a diversification in mussel production sources, with emerging contributions from countries like Greece and Bulgaria.
Future trends to watch include the potential for technological advancements in sustainable aquaculture, the impact of environmental changes on production, and evolving market demands which could shift the dominant players in European mussel fisheries.
Top countries in Total Mussels Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 4,491,900 | 2023 | +52.93% | -0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 912,810 | 2023 | +45.73% | -1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 699,180 | 2023 | -3.25% | +19.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 624,140 | 2023 | -31.82% | +5.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 513,610 | 2023 | +11.22% | +25.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 190,810 | 2023 | +59.85% | +97.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 141,790 | 2023 | +169.05% | +6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 108,180 | 2023 | +29.14% | +76.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 86,020 | 2023 | -5.28% | +3.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 47,270 | 2023 | +44.25% | +10.29% | View data |
