Republic of Korea - Crabs And Crabs Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea
  4. Exports of Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea

Price for Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average crab and crab meat import price amounted to $12,717 per ton, growing by 5.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 an increase of 30% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $16,639 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Russia ($25,538 per ton), while the price for China ($3,197 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average crab and crab meat export price stood at $19,387 per ton in December 2022, with a decrease of -9.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2022 an increase of 48% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $40,995 per ton. From February 2022 to December 2022, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($40,930 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($9,263 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea

Crab and crab meat imports into South Korea dropped notably to 8.3K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -82% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a significant decline. The smallest decline of -5.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports contracted significantly to $95M in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $609M, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Import of Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Myanmar1.43.01.994.5307.2%
Russia408397454N/A5.5%
China10291.486.8N/A-7.8%
Tunisia6.39.99.2N/A20.8%
Pakistan8.27.05.3N/A-19.6%
Bahrain11.48.27.9N/A-16.8%
Others41.742.244.5N/A3.3%
Total57955960994.5-45.4%

Top Suppliers of Crab and Crab Meat to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (8.3K tons)

Exports of Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea

In 2022, exports of crabs and crab meat from South Korea fell to 3.7K tons, declining by -6% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.9K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports fell slightly to $69M in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 8.7%.

Export of Crab and Crab Meat in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR49.044.231.446.5-1.7%
United States7.93.18.08.42.1%
China0.53.112.66.9139.9%
Japan4.34.03.32.9-12.3%
AustraliaN/AN/AN/A0.60%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.74.93.8N/A-18.4%
Others15.67.613.63.9-37.0%
Total83.066.972.769.2-5.9%

Top Export Markets for Crab and Crab Meat from South Korea in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (1552.7 tons)
  2. China (1165.9 tons)
  3. Japan (418.8 tons)
  4. United States (406.7 tons)
  5. Australia (61.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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    11. 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 In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

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