The European Total Spinous Spider Crab production in 2023 shows France as the dominant producer with 7.61 thousand metric tons, notably ahead of other countries. The United Kingdom and Ireland follow, with 0.49 and 0.43 thousand metric tons respectively. Portugal and the Netherlands demonstrate significant growth year-on-year, at 18.65% and 51.59%. Conversely, Spain and Italy witness declines of 36.53% and 20.74% respectively. Croatia and Malta exhibit minor contributions, with Malta barely recording measurable production.
Future trends to monitor in this sector include the growth potential in the Netherlands due to significant recent increases, and the impact of potential EU policies on sustainable fishing practices. Additionally, unpredictable environmental factors could reshape production distribution across these countries.
Top countries in Total Spinous Spider Crab Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,610 | 2023 | +6.38% | +1.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 489.92 | 2023 | -3.67% | -0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 434.22 | 2023 | +4.34% | +11.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 83.71 | 2023 | -2.55% | +18.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 56.89 | 2023 | -14.44% | -36.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 26.8 | 2023 | +19.64% | -20.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 24.23 | 2023 | +28.17% | +51.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 7.29 | 2023 | -33.7% | -7.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.018 | 2023 | -21.74% | +29.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.001 | 2021 | -63.64% | View data |