In 2023, Denmark leads European whole fresh cockle production at 9.82 thousand metric tons, followed by the UK at 9.29 thousand metric tons. Portugal, France, Ireland, Netherlands, and Spain trail with significantly lower volumes. Year-on-year, Denmark showed a substantial increase of 36.32%, and France also gained by 6.27%. The UK saw a modest rise of 2.93%, while Portugal and Ireland experienced declines of 5.5% and 9.19% respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) provides insights into long-term performance, indicating regional volatility with Denmark surging and others displaying stagnation or decline.
Future trends to watch include sustainable fishery practices, environmental regulations impacting production efficiency, and market demand shifts driven by consumer preferences for locally-sourced seafood. Monitoring these will be key to understanding competitive dynamics and potential growth opportunities in the European cockle market.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Cockle Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 9,820 | 2023 | +10.54% | +36.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9,290 | 2023 | +1.26% | +2.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 2,870 | 2023 | +176.21% | -5.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 797.9 | 2023 | +5.96% | +6.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 427.86 | 2023 | +2.29% | -9.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 91.1 | 2022 | +23.62% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.37 | 2022 | +166.29% | -75.78% | View data |
