In 2023, France led European scallops and pectens production in capture fisheries for human consumption with 44.42 thousand metric tons but faced a 7.85% year-on-year decrease. The United Kingdom followed with 18.37 thousand metric tons, experiencing a slight decline of 0.91%. While Spain had a modest production of 0.525 thousand metric tons, it showed an 8.9% increase. Smaller producers like Belgium, Italy, and Norway experienced declines, while the Netherlands saw significant growth at 15.71%. Despite being small contributors, Sweden and Malta had notable year-on-year increases of 175.44% and 4% respectively.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include potential regional policy impacts on fishery conservation in European nations, technological advancements in sustainable fishing, and possible increased production in emerging markets such as the Netherlands. Monitoring environmental changes that affect scallop habitats will be crucial for future forecasting.
Top countries in Total Scallops and Pectens Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 44,420 | 2023 | -8.39% | -7.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18,370 | 2023 | -1.67% | -0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 1,650 | 2022 | -2.98% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 525.05 | 2023 | -11.79% | +8.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 381.1 | 2023 | -4.17% | -0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 358.4 | 2023 | -16.26% | -2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 326.48 | 2023 | -8.43% | -8.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 61.98 | 2023 | +2.45% | -8.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 45 | 2021 | +2020% | -42.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 22.11 | 2023 | -62.65% | +15.71% | View data |
