In 2023, the UK dominated European fresh edible crab production with 27.72 thousand metric tons, followed by Ireland at 7.97 thousand tons. Norway and France lagged with 2.17 and 0.53 thousand tons, respectively. Denmark saw significant growth at 28.85% year-on-year, and Germany reported an extraordinary increase of 74.34%. Conversely, Norway and France experienced decreases of 15.3% and 26%, respectively. Over a five-year period, these figures indicate fluctuating national fortunes, driven by environmental policies and market demands.
Future trends suggest increasing production efficiency in key countries like Denmark and Ireland. Sustainability initiatives and climate impacts could redefine stakeholder priorities, while growing demand might incentivize technology investments and industry collaborations.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Edible Crab Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 27,720 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 7,970 | 2023 | +3.56% | +8.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2,170 | 2023 | +4.87% | -15.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 531.49 | 2023 | -21.78% | -26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 476.24 | 2023 | +22.21% | +28.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 187.74 | 2023 | -23.03% | -23.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 35.87 | 2023 | +3.16% | -10.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 32.55 | 2023 | -13.55% | +10.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 24.16 | 2023 | -46.13% | +74.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 15.9 | 2023 | -8.09% | -18.46% | View data |
