The United Kingdom leads European fresh lobsters production with €176.79 million, followed by France and Denmark. In 2023, the UK saw a 4.94% increase, while Germany and Greece experienced the most growth at 11.91% and 11.17% respectively. Italy and Cyprus faced notable declines, exhibiting -15.79% and -16.18% respectively. Over the past five years, the industry has shown stable growth, with the Netherlands and Germany achieving significant positive trends.
Future considerations should include the impacts of climate change on lobster habitats, potential regulatory changes in fishing quotas, and shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood options. Monitoring these will be crucial for stakeholders in lobster fisheries.
Top countries in Fresh Lobsters Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 176,790,000 | 2023 | +1% | +4.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 57,216,000 | 2023 | -2.81% | +4.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 40,819,000 | 2023 | -8.12% | +2.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 17,431,000 | 2023 | -9.02% | -15.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 17,390,000 | 2023 | -1.74% | +0.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 15,564,000 | 2023 | -1.24% | +2.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 11,890,000 | 2023 | -25.15% | +9.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 8,241,600 | 2023 | +13.82% | +11.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 6,157,100 | 2023 | +7.18% | +6.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 3,959,200 | 2023 | -3.5% | -2% | View data |
