Australia and Oceania: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Australia and Oceania

The crab and crab meat market in Australia and Oceania expanded sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, crab and crab meat production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of crabs and crab meat exported in Australia and Oceania soared to X tons, rising by 64% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 66%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), committing a 22% share of total exports.

Papua New Guinea was also the fastest-growing in terms of the crabs and crab meat exports, with a CAGR of +68.0% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Papua New Guinea (+74 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -72.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and Papua New Guinea ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +67.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.3%).

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 37% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -20.4% against 2015 indices. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the main importer of crabs and crab meat in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to crab and crab meat imports into Australia stood at -1.2%. At the same time, New Zealand (+20.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +20.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-17.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crabs and crab meat in Australia and Oceania, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

In Australia, crab and crab meat imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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