In 2023, France led European whole fresh spinous spider crab production with 5.24 thousand metric tons, showing a 2.21% year-on-year increase. The UK followed with 0.48351 thousand metric tons, experiencing a slight decline of 0.47%, while Ireland reported a notable 7.72% gain. Both Portugal and the Netherlands showed significant increases, with 18.72% and 26.02% respectively. Conversely, Spain, Italy, and Croatia saw declines of 22.56%, 20.74%, and 7.21%. Malta experienced a notable increase of 29.2% despite its small production volume.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential expansion in France due to their consistent growth.
- Possible recovery or strategic shifts needed in Spain and Italy given their declining production.
- Opportunities in the Netherlands and Portugal given their upward momentum.
- Broader focus on environmental sustainability and market demands impacting production strategies.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Spinous Spider Crab Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 5,240 | 2023 | +4.98% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 483.51 | 2023 | -3.77% | -0.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 466.38 | 2023 | +2.36% | +7.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 83.74 | 2023 | -2.52% | +18.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 76.74 | 2023 | +27.81% | -22.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 26.8 | 2023 | +19.64% | -20.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 9.62 | 2023 | +1.23% | +26.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 7.29 | 2023 | -33.7% | -7.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 0.018 | 2023 | -21.74% | +29.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.001 | 2021 | -63.64% | View data |
