In 2023, Norway led European crustacean capture production for human consumption, contributing significantly to the total share. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands followed, though their joint production was just over half of Norway's. Italy, Spain, and France represented substantial shares, albeit with declining or marginal growth rates. Iceland and Germany exhibited the sharpest declines, impacting their market shares starkly.
Year-on-year trends in 2023 indicated notable growth for Cyprus and Slovenia, while established leaders like Norway saw moderate increases. Conversely, several countries, including Italy and Iceland, experienced reductions in production, with Germany showing one of the steepest declines in recent years.
Future trends to watch include Norway's potential continued dominance, especially assessing long-term sustainability in fisheries. Monitoring declines in certain countries, capacity for recovery, and evolving environmental regulations in the EU could shift shares. Rising sectors like Iceland and Germany must innovate to counteract declines. Emerging markets like Slovenia and Cyprus also bear watching for growth potential from their small bases.
Top countries in Total Crustaceans Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 28.53 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.86 | 2023 | -0.65% | +0.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.88 | 2023 | +30.1% | -3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.46 | 2023 | +2.29% | -7.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.84 | 2023 | -3.06% | +0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 7.17 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 4.87 | 2023 | -21.85% | -13.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 4.85 | 2023 | -0.26% | -2.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.86 | 2023 | -12.8% | -13.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 3.46 | 2022 | -0.33% | View data |
