The European fresh shellfish production market is led by the United Kingdom, accounting for 23.07% in 2023, followed by France and Italy with 19.78% and 19.45%, respectively. Notably, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany show positive growth, with Germany seeing the highest increase at 40.86%. Conversely, Italy and Norway experienced declines, with Norway down by 6.1%. Although Cyprus represents a minor share, its decrease stands out at 33.72%. Over five years, the market displayed a mixed compound annual growth rate, reflecting both opportunities and instability.
Future trends to watch include the potential for policy changes affecting capture fisheries, technology-driven efficiency gains, and shifts in demand due to increasing consumer consciousness around sustainability in seafood consumption. These factors might influence country shares and overall market dynamics over the coming years.
Top countries in Fresh Shellfish Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 23.07 | 2023 | +1.75% | +3.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.78 | 2023 | -8.78% | -0.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 19.45 | 2023 | +7.12% | -3.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 15.17 | 2023 | -0.9% | -1.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.04 | 2023 | -0.36% | +15.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 4.88 | 2023 | -10.26% | +2.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3.92 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.63 | 2023 | -12.13% | +2.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2.53 | 2023 | -1.46% | -6.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.8 | 2023 | -13.41% | +0.18% | View data |
