In 2023, France dominated European Whole Fresh Spinous Spider Crab production, comprising 82.83% of the capture fisheries share, followed distantly by the United Kingdom at 7.71% and Ireland at 7.6%. Noteworthy year-on-year changes included growths in production for Portugal (19.2%), the Netherlands (26.02%), and Malta (29.2%), while Spain (-22.56%) and Italy (-20.74%) faced significant declines.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential shifts in production leadership due to increasing challenges faced by major producers like Spain and Italy.
- Emerging contributions from smaller producers like the Netherlands and Malta, signaled by their recent growth.
- Environmental policies and sustainability measures impacting production practices across Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Spinous Spider Crab Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 82.83 | 2023 | +4.11% | +2.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 7.71 | 2023 | -3.79% | -0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 7.6 | 2023 | +3.03% | +8.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 1.37 | 2023 | -1.63% | +19.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1.22 | 2023 | +27.81% | -22.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.43 | 2023 | +19.64% | -20.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.15 | 2023 | +1.23% | +26.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.12 | 2023 | -33.7% | -7.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0 | 2023 | -21.74% | +29.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0 | 2021 | -63.64% | View data |
