Italy, Spain, and France lead in European shellfish capture fisheries, collectively holding over 50% of the market in 2024. Italy has seen the largest decline over the past year, while Norway and the UK experienced moderate growth. Lesser contributors like Slovenia showed impressive percentage gains, albeit from a much smaller base.
Over a five-year span, the landscape fluctuated, with Norway, the United Kingdom, and Belgium demonstrating resilience and growth, while traditionally strong markets like Italy, France, and Germany face declines.
Future trends to watch include sustainable practices, climate impacts, and technological advances, potentially altering production dynamics and market shares across Europe.
Top countries in Total Shellfish Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 18.27 | 2023 | +4.26% | -5.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.75 | 2023 | -12.16% | -1.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 16.2 | 2023 | -17.93% | -2.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 11.96 | 2023 | +6.39% | +3.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 11.41 | 2023 | +1.42% | +2.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.82 | 2023 | -20.59% | +2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.42 | 2023 | -10.32% | +2.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3.58 | 2022 | +8.26% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.9 | 2023 | -25.71% | -4.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 2.2 | 2023 | -6.6% | -5.78% | View data |
