Africa: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the African market for frozen crabs and crabs meat, when its value decreased by -43.6% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Africa

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +61.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports in Africa

For the sixth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of frozen crabs and crabs meat, which increased by 35% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tunisia was the major exporter of frozen crabs and crabs meat in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 49% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), together constituting a 40% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +72.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen crab and crab meat supplying countries in Africa were Namibia ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Madagascar ($X), together accounting for 87% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +77.4%, 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 export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen crabs and crabs meat decreased by -33.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together generating a 16% share of total imports. Madagascar (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Madagascar (with a CAGR of +94.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen crabs and crabs meat in Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 10% share.

In Namibia, frozen crab and crab meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +45.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+5.0% per year) and Egypt (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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