The United Kingdom leads European whole fresh molluscs production in capture fisheries with a share of 23.39 metric tons in 2023, marking a 1.46% increase from the previous year. Notable year-on-year increases include the Netherlands (35.37%) and Denmark (27.47%). Conversely, France and Greece saw declines of -9.79% and -4.91%, respectively. Over the last five years, average compound annual growth rates vary, with significant gains in the Netherlands and stable to declining trends elsewhere.
Future trends to watch include potential market shifts in production due to environmental sustainability pressures, changes in consumer preferences, and policy impacts on fishing quotas across European nations.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Molluscs Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 23.39 | 2023 | -0.3% | +1.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.87 | 2023 | -5.57% | -9.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.52 | 2023 | +5.25% | -4.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 12.87 | 2023 | +1.26% | +12.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 10.57 | 2023 | +15.46% | +35.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 6.71 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.35 | 2023 | +2.78% | +27.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.7 | 2023 | +3.54% | -4.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.35 | 2023 | +0.76% | -17.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1.29 | 2023 | +2.37% | -7.53% | View data |
