In 2023, France led European fresh spiny lobster production with 212.69 metric tons, showing a remarkable year-on-year increase of 34.07%. Italy, second with 107.4 metric tons, experienced a minor decline of 7.86%. Spain, at 88.69 metric tons, grew by 6.87%, and Greece showed a slight increase of 0.66%, reaching 82.26 metric tons. Portugal saw an 8.2% rise with 27.29 metric tons, while Croatia's production increased by 10.08% to 10.83 metric tons. Ireland, with a significant rise of 49.4%, contributed 7.68 metric tons. Malta and Cyprus produced 1.32 and 0.29 metric tons, with changes of -6.94% and 0%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in European fresh spiny lobster production include sustainability practices, regulatory changes affecting fishing quotas, and potential impacts of climate change on lobster populations and habitats. The rising demand for seafood and evolving trade dynamics could also influence production and market distribution patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Spiny Lobster Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 212.69 | 2023 | +31.78% | +34.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 107.4 | 2023 | +17.25% | -7.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 88.69 | 2023 | -5.34% | +6.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 82.26 | 2023 | -1.6% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 27.29 | 2023 | +3.36% | +8.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 10.83 | 2023 | -7.44% | +10.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 7.68 | 2023 | +28.44% | +49.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 1.32 | 2023 | +8.59% | -6.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 0.29 | 2023 | +35.81% | View data |
