Sweden: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish crabs, not frozen market amounted to less than $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with a decrease of -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Sweden

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2016, shipments abroad of crabs, not frozen was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports soared to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Sweden, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Finland totaled +13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-33.3% per year) and Denmark (-59.9% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from Sweden, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Finland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-36.7% per year) and Denmark (-56.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 France (+35.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Sweden

For the fourth consecutive year, Sweden recorded decline in supplies from abroad of crabs, not frozen, which decreased by -10.6% to X tons in 2016. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -4.9% was in 2015. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports reduced to $X in 2016. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -7.5% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Sweden, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland stood at -14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-16.5% per year) and Denmark (-43.1% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Sweden, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ireland totaled -16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-15.7% per year) and Denmark (-41.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 4.6% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2016, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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