In 2023, Italy led European whole fresh shellfish production in capture fisheries for human consumption, followed by Spain and the UK. Italy and France experienced declines of 3.99% and 5.24%, respectively. Notably, the Netherlands and Germany saw significant growth, with increases of 16.54% and 24.16%. The UK's growth was steady at 2.96%, while Norway and Iceland faced notable declines of 9.16% and 13.19%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in top-producing countries as environmental regulations and sustainability concerns grow.
- Increased technological investments in aquaculture could impact traditional fisheries.
- Climate change's effects on water temperatures and ecosystems influencing production volumes.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Shellfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 365,430,000 | 2023 | +7.12% | -3.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 244,770,000 | 2023 | +1.78% | -0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 222,310,000 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 196,000,000 | 2023 | -12.06% | -5.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 91,558,000 | 2023 | -10.32% | +2.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 73,684,000 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 61,955,000 | 2023 | -6.4% | +16.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 55,302,000 | 2023 | +1.39% | +5.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 36,392,000 | 2023 | +17.75% | -9.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 12,511,000 | 2023 | -12.86% | +1.22% | View data |
