Turkey: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish crabs, not frozen market was estimated at less than $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption posted a strong expansion. Crabs, not frozen consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Turkey

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Crabs, not frozen production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were exported from Turkey; which is down by -44.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 155%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2016. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 108%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Turkey, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled -10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+27.4% per year) and Oman (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from Turkey, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+20.6% per year) and Oman (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2016, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Italy (+0.6%).

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2016, approx. X kg of crabs, not frozen were imported into Turkey; with an increase of 36% compared with 2015 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 3,889%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2016 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports surged to $X in 2016. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 836%. Imports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Norway (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Turkey, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 12% share.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Turkey, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.3% share.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Japan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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