In 2024, Norway leads European crustacean production with 52.58 thousand metric tons, followed by the UK with 25.54 and the Netherlands with 23.74. Over the past year, Norway saw a growth of 1.99%, while the Netherlands and Iceland experienced declines of -3.09% and -13.22% respectively. The UK had a modest increase of 0.95%, but countries like Italy and Germany faced significant reductions of -7.91% and -13.23%. Notably, micro-producers Slovenia and Cyprus showed substantial growth of 28.41% and 11.07% respectively. The five-year CAGR indicates varying trends, with key players generally experiencing minimal growth or slight declines.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Sustainability initiatives impacting capture fisheries.
- Climate change effects on stock availability.
- Technological advancements in fishing techniques.
- Shifting consumer demands towards sustainable and ethically sourced products.
Top countries in Total Crustaceans Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 52,580 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 25,540 | 2023 | -0.65% | +0.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 23,740 | 2023 | +30.1% | -3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 15,580 | 2023 | +2.29% | -7.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 14,450 | 2023 | -3.06% | +0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 13,220 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 8,980 | 2023 | -21.85% | -13.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 8,930 | 2023 | -0.26% | -2.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 7,120 | 2023 | -12.8% | -13.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 6,370 | 2022 | -0.33% | View data |
