The European whole fresh spinous spider crab production landscape highlights France as the dominant producer with a value of 12.505 million Euros, reflecting a strong market presence and a 6.2% increase in 2023. Ireland and Italy also showed growth, with 6.68% and 6.38% respectively. Conversely, Spain faced a significant decline of 19.22%, while the United Kingdom decreased by 3.27%. Portugal's output depicted a robust growth of 15.31%, and smaller markets like the Netherlands and Malta saw substantial increases, albeit from a small base. Croatia experienced a decline of 17.07%.
Future trends to watch for include the potential for increased production in smaller markets alongside the stagnation or decline in larger, established markets. Factors influencing future production could be changes in environmental policies, fishing regulations, and shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable seafood options.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Spinous Spider Crab Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 12,505,000 | 2023 | +7.53% | +6.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 624,800 | 2023 | +9.85% | -19.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 540,810 | 2023 | -6.24% | -3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 345,180 | 2023 | -8.96% | +6.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 340,810 | 2023 | +67.2% | +6.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 207,750 | 2023 | +1.17% | +15.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 33,080 | 2023 | -62.12% | -17.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 5,680 | 2023 | -19.58% | +41.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 391.33 | 2023 | +11.16% | +48.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 10.81 | 2021 | -63.44% | View data |
