In 2023, the United Kingdom dominated European fresh lobster production at 62.5 metric tons, representing the largest share among European countries. Denmark and France followed, albeit with much smaller outputs of 13.72 and 9.3 metric tons, respectively. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been favorable for the UK and Germany, showing robust growth of 3.89% and 11.77% in 2023 alone. Conversely, Italy and Norway have experienced significant declines, with decreases of 20.27% and 23.69% respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the Netherlands and Germany due to continued positive variations. Attention should also be paid to the impact of environmental policies and consumer demand on the overall capture production in traditional regions like the UK and Denmark.
Top countries in Fresh Lobsters Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 62.5 | 2023 | -0.29% | +3.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 13.72 | 2023 | +0.79% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.3 | 2023 | -4.49% | +1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.35 | 2023 | -12.82% | +10.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.18 | 2023 | +1.28% | -5.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.68 | 2023 | -17.23% | -20.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.49 | 2023 | -7.72% | -5.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.12 | 2023 | +0.0052% | +6.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.74 | 2023 | -11.69% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.37 | 2023 | +109.62% | +11.77% | View data |
