Tanzania: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Tanzania

The Tanzanian crab and crab meat market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Crab and crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in Tanzania

In value terms, crab and crab meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Crab and crab meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of crabs and crab meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for crab and crab meat exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, crab and crab meat exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs and crab meat exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, purchases abroad of crabs and crab meat was finally on the rise to reach X kg after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of crab and crab meat to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, crab and crab meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Tanzania were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Africa ($X).

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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