The European whole fresh lobster production is led by the United Kingdom, contributing significantly at 15.02 thousand metric tons, followed by Denmark and the Netherlands. Notable year-on-year variations in 2023 include Greece’s substantial increase at 6.5%, while Italy and Norway experienced declines of 20.27% and 16.51%, respectively. Over the last five years, Germany showed a robust CAGR, indicating a growing trend, whereas countries like Italy and France have faced declines, affecting their long-term growth prospects.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include potential shifts in production capacities, climate impact on marine ecosystems, and trade policies within the EU that could affect capture fisheries across member nations.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Lobsters Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 15,020 | 2023 | -0.89% | +3.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 4,740 | 2023 | +3.6% | -0.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,180 | 2023 | -37.32% | +2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 580.9 | 2023 | -17.23% | -20.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 461.3 | 2023 | -10.81% | -6.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 388.12 | 2023 | +0.0052% | +6.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 370.72 | 2023 | -43.4% | -9.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 255.84 | 2023 | -11.67% | +1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 240.44 | 2023 | -22.6% | -11.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 151.01 | 2023 | +19.19% | -6.41% | View data |
