Price for Crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster) in the United States - 2023

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  1. Price for Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States
  4. Exports of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States

Price for Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster)s amounted to $5,810 per ton, falling by -17.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 19% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $9,200 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Chile ($24,624 per ton), while the price for Ghana ($2,499 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster)s amounted to $8,549 per ton, shrinking by -35.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 66% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $16,629 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cayman Islands ($21,998 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($5,662 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 Vietnam (+33.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster)s increased by 47% to 17K tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage.

In value terms, imports of crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster)s soared to $119M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback.

Import of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Egypt37.230.722.664.820.3%
Chile19.221.922.229.715.7%
China53.516.415.112.4-38.6%
Spain5.92.03.93.6-15.2%
Canada3.52.94.13.4-1.0%
France2.02.62.52.23.2%
Others5.63.69.42.9-19.7%
Total12780.179.8119-2.1%

Top Suppliers of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) to the United States in 2022:

  1. Egypt (11.0K tons)
  2. China (3.2K tons)
  3. Chile (1.2K tons)
  4. Spain (0.7K tons)
  5. France (0.4K tons)
  6. Canada (0.3K tons)

Exports of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster)s increased by 147% to 153 tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of crustacean preparations; prepared or preserved crustaceans (excluding crab, shrimps, prawns and lobster)s surged to $1.3M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South KoreaN/AN/AN/A8770%
MexicoN/A17468227826.4%
Cayman Islands39.316.3N/A51.79.6%
Canada11322676.133.6-33.3%
Dominican RepublicN/A24.9N/A14.6-23.4%
China40215411.0N/A-83.5%
Vietnam353N/AN/AN/A0%
Panama79.918.73.6N/A-78.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)100N/AN/AN/A0%
Others18712.649.053.3-34.2%
Total1,2746278211,3080.9%

Top Export Markets for Crustacean Preparations; Prepared or Preserved Crustaceans (Excluding Crab, Shrimps, Prawns and Lobster) from the United States in 2022:

  1. South Korea (112.0 tons)
  2. Mexico (28.0 tons)
  3. Canada (4.8 tons)
  4. Dominican Republic (2.6 tons)
  5. Cayman Islands (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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