Australia - Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia
  4. Exports of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia

Price for Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $10,208 per ton in July 2023, reducing by -20% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 34% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $15,648 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($14,160 per ton), while the price for Chile ($9,244 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to $7,123 per ton, falling by -6.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 154% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $52,634 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($8,490 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand stood at $6,643 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia

Frozen crab and crab meat imports into Australia soared to 2K tons in 2022, rising by 44% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +97.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $22M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +82.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile1.72.61.84.841.3%
Myanmar2.41.63.04.422.4%
Tunisia1.00.71.43.145.8%
Indonesia1.00.61.71.719.3%
Thailand4.72.62.61.7-28.8%
China0.80.40.40.94.0%
Bangladesh3.30.80.80.7-40.4%
Mozambique0.20.10.40.644.2%
South KoreaN/AN/AN/A0.60%
Vietnam0.50.60.50.50.0%
United Kingdom0.30.10.10.410.1%
Russia2.21.21.30.4-43.3%
United States1.20.40.30.2-45.0%
Others1.00.40.92.026.0%
Total20.412.115.322.02.5%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat to Australia in 2022:

  1. Tunisia (471.1 tons)
  2. Myanmar (426.6 tons)
  3. Chile (284.4 tons)
  4. Thailand (164.2 tons)
  5. Indonesia (126.4 tons)
  6. China (118.0 tons)
  7. Mozambique (64.3 tons)
  8. South Korea (61.9 tons)
  9. Bangladesh (60.1 tons)
  10. Vietnam (44.7 tons)
  11. United Kingdom (42.5 tons)
  12. United States (12.5 tons)
  13. Russia (6.9 tons)

Exports of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia

In 2022, the amount of frozen crabs and crabs meat exported from Australia declined dramatically to 198 tons, with a decrease of -18.6% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -4.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports fell dramatically to $1.8M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of -11% was in 2021.

Export of Frozen Crab and Crab Meat in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand6798411,09396912.6%
Canada262183650236-3.4%
New Zealand586469101227-27.1%
Hong Kong SAR17384.215699.2-16.9%
MalaysiaN/AN/AN/A71.20%
China6822300.7N/A-96.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)288434N/AN/A50.7%
Others361190163186-19.8%
Total3,0312,4302,1641,789-16.1%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Crab and Crab Meat from Australia in 2022:

  1. Thailand (147.4 tons)
  2. Canada (23.1 tons)
  3. Malaysia (11.6 tons)
  4. New Zealand (8.3 tons)
  5. Hong Kong SAR (3.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      1. Key Findings In 2023
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      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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      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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