Benelux: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux crab and crab meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in Benelux

In value terms, crab and crab meat production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of crabs and crab meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of crabs and crab meat, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the crabs and crab meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest crab and crab meat supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, crab and crab meat imports in Benelux shrank notably to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importer of crabs and crab meat in Benelux, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crabs and crab meat in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, crab and crab meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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