Belgium: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian crabs, not frozen market stood at less than $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Belgium

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with a decrease of 99.9%. Crabs, not frozen production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were exported from Belgium; jumping by 27% compared with 2015 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 278%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2016 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports contracted to $X in 2016. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Belgium, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), eightfold. Luxembourg (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +20.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+205.5% per year) and Luxembourg (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from Belgium, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+12.9% per year) and Greece (+156.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 7.2% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Belgium

For the fifth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of crabs, not frozen, which increased by 41% to X tons in 2016. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2016: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.8% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, imports increased by +73.8% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2016, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest crabs, not frozen supplier to Belgium, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +36.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.7% per year) and the UK (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Belgium, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +55.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.6% per year) and Norway (+24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the last four-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +11.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked in 2016 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+32.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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