In 2023, France led European production of fresh abalones, winkles, and conchs with 33.436 million euros, followed by the United Kingdom and Ireland. The UK and Ireland showed significant year-on-year growth, at 6.29% and 10.12% respectively, highlighting their expanding markets. Contrarily, Romania and Bulgaria faced sharp declines of 11.27% and 13.4%. Meanwhile, smaller contributions from countries like Croatia and Slovenia did not impact overall trends significantly but showcased notable year-on-year growth, with Slovenia up by an impressive 31.31%.
Future trends to watch include the growth potential in markets like the UK and Ireland due to their recent expansions. Additionally, Eastern European countries might revitalize their industries with strategic investments, given the decline in 2023. Sustainability and environmental regulation developments are crucial factors that could reshape production trends across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Abalones, Winkles and Conchs Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 33,436,000 | 2023 | -6.51% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 28,507,000 | 2023 | +3.51% | +6.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 11,568,000 | 2023 | +5.4% | +10.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7,878,500 | 2023 | -10.91% | -2.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,758,300 | 2023 | +7.13% | -11.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1,352,900 | 2023 | -18.05% | +8.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,311,600 | 2023 | -9.63% | -1.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 989,530 | 2023 | +13.14% | -13.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 516,290 | 2023 | +12.26% | +1.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 235,950 | 2023 | +5.94% | +3.55% | View data |
