Poland: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2023

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Poland

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by -94.8% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20,327%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30,563% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X kg) was the main destination for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Poland, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared or preserved crab meat exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to +46.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+21.7% per year) and Slovakia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Poland, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at +52.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+17.1% per year) and Slovakia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to Poland, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +33.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to Poland, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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