Poland: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Poland

In 2022, the Polish crab and crab meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of crabs and crab meat were exported from Poland; almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for crab and crab meat exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, crab and crab meat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for crab and crab meat exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X 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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of crabs and crab meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of crab and crab meat imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Germany and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Poland were the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crab and crab meat import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, crab and crab meat import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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