World - Crabs And Crabs Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Crab and Crab Meat Market

Crab and crab meat market: find newly released statistics provided by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Datasets include imports, production, trade, consumption, market prices, market size, exports, and companies. There is a breakdown by country, including Russia, China, the Middle East, Latin America, the U.S., EU, Africa, and the U.K. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.


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Crab and Crab Meat - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2South Korea
3Russia
4China
5Japan

In value terms, the United States led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea. It was followed by Russia.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +16.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: South Korea (+2.2% per year) and Russia (-2.3% per year).

Crab and Crab Meat Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Pakistan2921277429941.2%
Bahrain351848953226-4.2%
Tunisian/an/a39900.0%
United Kingdom790470936378-10.2%
Indonesia836178026379-12.7%
Myanmar5763523466007.0%
China785470457587-1.7%
Netherlands110431048410942-0.5%
United States1229112331127982.0%
Canada178051752716335-4.2%
Norway1751916603197686.2%
Russia15483163702172318.4%
South Korea245712751622285-4.8%
Average1168211745131166.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($22,285 per ton), while Pakistan ($2,994 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan2063621288214492.0%
United States1854519673194692.5%
China1268212691143786.5%
Hong Kong SAR10074124131401217.9%
Vietnam174971420813643-11.7%
South Korea106871068810557-0.6%
Canada8638105211047910.1%
Indonesia12034107439650-10.5%
France1023585418152-10.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)5851638866326.5%
Spain690762615725-9.0%
Malaysia3927424543735.5%
Thailand337934343076-4.6%
Average1248612899133793.5%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($21,449 per ton), while Thailand ($3,076 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crab and Crab Meat - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States1.31.51.58.3%
China1.11.11-6.6%
South Korea0.50.70.62.4%
Japan0.60.60.4-10.7%
Hong Kong SAR0.10.20.1-13.5%

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat importing markets worldwide were the United States ($1.5B), China ($958M) and South Korea ($559M), together accounting for 71% of global imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Hong Kong SAR, France, Canada, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia, Spain and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Vietnam saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crab and Crab Meat - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Russia1.11.51.621.1%
Canada11.110.2%
China0.30.30.3-9.9%
United States0.20.20.2-14.4%
South Korea0.10.20.10.3%

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat supplying countries worldwide were Russia ($1.6B), Canada ($1B) and China ($268M), with a combined 70% share of global exports. The United States, South Korea, Norway, the UK, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Pakistan and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands (+78.5% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crab and Crab Meat - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for crab and crab meat worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Crab and Crab Meat - Product Coverage

  • HS 030614 - Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
  • HS 030633 - Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not
  • HS 030693 - Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking
  • HS 030624 - Crustaceans; not frozen, crabs, whether in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water; edible flours, meals, and pellets

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for crab and crab meat. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

    + the largest producing countries

    Data coverage:

    • Global market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Global production, split by region and country
    • Global trade (exports and imports)
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

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    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • United States
      • China
      • Japan
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Brazil
      • Italy
      • Russian Federation
      • India
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • Republic of Korea
      • Spain
      • Mexico
      • Indonesia
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Switzerland
      • Sweden
      • Nigeria
      • Poland
      • Belgium
      • Argentina
      • Norway
      • Austria
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Colombia
      • Denmark
      • South Africa
      • Malaysia
      • Israel
      • Singapore
      • Egypt
      • Philippines
      • Finland
      • Chile
      • Ireland
      • Pakistan
      • Greece
      • Portugal
      • Kazakhstan
      • Algeria
      • Czech Republic
      • Qatar
      • Peru
      • Romania
      • Vietnam
    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      19. Production, By Country, 2023
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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