Imports to Europe
Total value of blue mussel imports in Europe
Total import value of blue mussels in Europe; in million euros, from 1999-2006
A positive development line can be seen in picture 22, indicating an increase in import value of blue mussels in the European market. Interestingly, this is happening at a time of decline in production volume range.
Total import value of mussels in Europe relative to production area
Import value divided by production areas; in million Euros
Chart above shows the transaction import value (of all blue mussels) in Europe. About 25% of imports arrive from outside the European Union.