In 2023, the Netherlands led the European whole fresh mussel production share at 40.59 metric tons, followed by Romania and Bulgaria with 21.57 and 20.83 metric tons, respectively. There was notable year-on-year variation with Bulgaria experiencing a significant rise of 88.34%, and Spain increasing by 41.57%, whereas the Netherlands saw a decline of 16.48%. Crops in Portugal, Croatia, and France reduced by 9.63%, 10.62%, and 49.08%, respectively. Italy maintained stable production.
Future trends to monitor include Bulgaria's sustained growth and Spain's potential to increase market share. Watch for technological advancements and climatic impacts on mussel yields in Europe.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Mussels Production in Capture Fisheries Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 40.59 | 2023 | +25.37% | -16.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 21.57 | 2023 | -30.54% | +6.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 20.83 | 2023 | +31.29% | +88.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 12.39 | 2023 | +1.1% | +15.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 12.24 | 2023 | +1480% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 5.08 | 2023 | -9.86% | -9.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.23 | 2023 | -1.93% | +41.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 1.83 | 2023 | +96.23% | -10.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.82 | 2023 | -88.67% | -49.08% | View data |
