SADC: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in SADC

The SADC crab and crab meat market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in SADC

In value terms, crab and crab meat production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports in SADC

In 2022, crab and crab meat exports in SADC contracted remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia represented the largest exporter of crabs and crab meat in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Madagascar (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the largest crab and crab meat supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

In Namibia, crab and crab meat exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports in SADC

In 2022, crab and crab meat imports in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% on the year before. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importer of crabs and crab meat in SADC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mauritius (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Namibia (X%). Zambia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion 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, crab and crab meat import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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