France: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in France

In 2022, the French 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 market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Prepared or preserved crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in France

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of prepared or preserved crab meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared or preserved crab meat exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, the Netherlands, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared or preserved crab meat exported from France were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable 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. Based on 2022 figures, prepared or preserved crab meat export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports 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 rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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