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Overview of the Global Market for Crabs and Crab Meat

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat

In 2023, the global crab and crab meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat

In value terms, crab and crab meat production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of crabs and crab meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the largest exporters of crabs and crab meat in 2023, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. China (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United States (X%), Pakistan (X%) and Myanmar (X%). Indonesia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Norway (X tons), France (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest crab and crab meat supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, crab and crab meat export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports

In 2023, approx. X tons of crabs and crab meat were imported worldwide; increasing by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the major importers of crabs and crab meat in 2023, recording approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average crab and crab meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, crab and crab meat import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023