United Kingdom: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in the UK

The UK crabs, not frozen market stood at less than $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in the UK

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from the UK

For the fifth consecutive year, the UK recorded growth in shipments abroad of crabs, not frozen, which increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2016. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports rose notably to $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of crabs, not frozen exports from the UK, together accounting for 87% of total exports. Ireland, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for crabs, not frozen exported from the UK were France ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 87% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Spain (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into the UK

Crabs, not frozen imports into the UK surged to X tons in 2016, picking up by 421% compared with 2015. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 595% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports surged to $X in 2016. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 367%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to the UK, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ireland totaled +41.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+132.5% per year) and Sri Lanka (-17.0% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to the UK, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ireland totaled +67.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+137.4% per year) and Canada (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -64.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 274% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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