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Table 3.2.3. Major cultivated molluscs and producing countries in Europe in 1995

Species/Country

Total production
(mt)

Mussels

383,129

Blue mussel

  •  Spain 35.2%
  •  Netherlands 30.3%
  •  France 18.8%
    Mediterranean mussel
  •  Italy 78.3%
  • 261,773




    121,356

    Oysters

    159,622

    Cupped oyster

  •  France 96.72%
  • 134,785

    Clams/cockles

    82,025

    Clams/carpet shells

  •  Italy 80.2%
  • 75,005

    Total molluscs

    626,213