Italy: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Italy

The Italian crabs, not frozen market was estimated at less than $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Italy

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were exported from Italy; with a decrease of -19.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -2.4% was in 2014. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2016. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2016: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, exports increased by +35.9% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Italy, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled -28.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+261.8% per year) and Austria (+51.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for crabs, not frozen exported from Italy were Slovenia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. Croatia, Austria, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +276.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 crabs, not frozen export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 58%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Hungary (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were imported into Italy; increasing by 14% against 2015 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of crabs, not frozen imports to Italy, together accounting for 83% of total imports. The Netherlands and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2016, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Italy, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-2.8% per year) and Norway (+29.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 8.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2016, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Norway (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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