Tanzania: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2024

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for frozen crabs and crabs meat fell to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Tanzania

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat production reduced remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports from Tanzania

In 2023, frozen crab and crab meat exports from Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for frozen crab and crab meat exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen crabs and crabs meat exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports into Tanzania

For the sixth consecutive year, Tanzania recorded growth in supplies from abroad of frozen crabs and crabs meat, which increased by X% to X kg in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mozambique (X kg) was the main supplier of frozen crab and crab meat to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mozambique was relatively modest.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen crabs and crabs meat to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mozambique was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, 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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2023, 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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform