The European Tails Fresh Norway Lobster production in 2023 saw Ireland leading with 50.05 metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom at 41.83 metric tons. Ireland experienced a minor increase of 3.39%, while the United Kingdom had a more significant rise of 4.13%. Belgium saw a notable increase of 19.97%, whereas Iceland experienced a decline of 16.33%. Other countries had relatively stable or small changes, reflecting moderate shifts in the market landscape.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increased production efficiency and sustainability in Ireland and the United Kingdom, showing strong year-on-year growth.
- Possible recovery strategies in Iceland to counter recent declines in production.
- The impact of regulatory changes on smaller producers like Belgium and Denmark which have shown variability in production.
- Monitoring environmental and market conditions that could affect lobster biodiversity and harvesting practices in leading production countries.
Top countries in Tails Fresh Norway Lobster Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 50.05 | 2023 | +2.71% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 41.83 | 2023 | -1% | +4.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 2.62 | 2023 | +13.29% | -16.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 2.54 | 2023 | +5.93% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.99 | 2023 | -20.71% | +5.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.9 | 2023 | +81.72% | +19.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.66 | 2023 | +5.73% | +0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 0.28 | 2023 | -14.11% | -13.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 0.12 | 2023 | +204.22% | -4.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.002 | 2023 | +344.98% | View data |