In 2023, the United Kingdom led European fresh whelk production with a significant share of 53.85% in capture fisheries, showing a growth of 3.24%. Ireland and Belgium showed positive trends with increases of 7.42% and 10.45%, respectively. France, however, saw a decrease of 8.77%. Iceland also experienced a decline of 9.8%, and Denmark had the largest drop of 18.6%. While smaller producers like the Netherlands and Sweden displayed modest growth, Norway showed a minimal increase of 1.43%. Spain registered a slight increase of 7.78% despite its small share.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in top-producing countries influenced by changing sea temperatures and policy alterations.
- Impact of sustainability measures and their adoption across different countries.
- Technological advancements in fisheries that might enhance catch efficiency.
- Market demands for fresh whelk affecting production and competitive positioning.
Top countries in Fresh Whelk Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 53.85 | 2023 | +0.78% | +3.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 27.77 | 2023 | -5.9% | -8.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 15.62 | 2023 | -0.5% | +7.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 1.1 | 2023 | +12.83% | +1.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.81 | 2023 | -3.02% | +5.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 0.34 | 2023 | -11.38% | -9.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.31 | 2023 | +6.22% | -18.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.19 | 2023 | -21.06% | +10.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.004 | 2023 | +214.07% | +4.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0 | 2023 | +45.45% | +7.78% | View data |
