In 2023, the United Kingdom led European fresh crabs and sea-spiders production with a dominant share of 56.26 metric tons. France followed with 26.85 metric tons. Other significant contributors were Greece, Netherlands, and Spain, albeit at considerably lower volumes. Noteworthy trends include a substantial gain in Denmark's production by 22.77% and Germany's remarkable growth of 64.61%. Conversely, Belgium and Bulgaria experienced significant declines of -18.25% and -46.76%, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicates variable annual growth rates across countries.
Future trends to watch include possible growth in sustainability practices, technology advancement in fisheries, and climate impacts on marine life, which could significantly alter production dynamics. Attention should be paid to regulatory changes and their influence on production capacities and consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Fresh Crabs and Sea-Spiders 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 | 56.26 | 2023 | +1.14% | +1.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 26.85 | 2023 | +2.23% | -3.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 4.33 | 2023 | +1.97% | -7.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 3.59 | 2023 | -41.9% | -13.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 3.08 | 2023 | +2.12% | -3.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1.78 | 2023 | +32.55% | +22.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1.7 | 2023 | +5.01% | -5.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 1.39 | 2022 | -0.36% | -37.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.99 | 2023 | -26.99% | -0.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.39 | 2023 | +2.15% | +7.29% | View data |
