The European sold production of frozen, dried, salted, or in brine molluscs shows a varied landscape across countries in 2023. Spain leads significantly with a production valued at €617.88 million, despite a slight decline of 0.23%. The UK and Portugal follow with €89.17 million and €81.772 million, respectively, with Portugal showing notable growth of 12.72%. Other countries like Italy and France register modest increases around 2%. Noteworthy is Croatia's surge of 38.28%, contrasting with declines in Greece and Belgium, at -8.59% and -5.56%, respectively.
Looking forward, the European market for molluscs may witness increased growth opportunities driven by changing consumer preferences towards seafood and potential export market expansion. However, sustainability challenges and impacts from global economic conditions remain crucial factors influencing future trends. Observing technological advancements in processing and preservation could present additional growth avenues for the industry.
Top countries in Sold Production of Frozen, Dried, Salted or In Brine Molluscs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 617,880,000 | 2023 | +7.74% | -0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 89,170,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | -0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 81,772,000 | 2023 | +18.09% | +12.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 63,498,000 | 2023 | -1.32% | +2.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 47,179,000 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 19,954,000 | 2023 | -11.27% | -8.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 14,169,000 | 2023 | +4.08% | +3.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 4,206,200 | 2023 | +3.33% | +4.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 3,524,600 | 2023 | +23.76% | +1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 3,104,000 | 2023 | +4.18% | +38.28% | View data |
