Eastern Europe: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for prepared or preserved crab meat increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated prominent growth 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. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Eastern Europe

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the major exporter of prepared or preserved crab meat in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belarus (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Belarus (X%) and Estonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bulgaria and Belarus increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest prepared or preserved crab meat supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

In Russia, prepared or preserved crab meat exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of prepared or preserved crab meat imported in Eastern Europe fell remarkably to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons), distantly followed by Latvia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the major importers of prepared or preserved crab meat, together mixing up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared or preserved crab meat importing markets in Eastern Europe were Latvia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Estonia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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