Croatia: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2025

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian crabs, not frozen market stood at less than $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Croatia

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were exported from Croatia; with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 432% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2016 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2016. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 486%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Croatia, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to +82.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-33.2% per year) and Slovenia (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from Croatia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to +80.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-47.9% per year) and Slovenia (+39.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, crabs, not frozen export price decreased by -17.6% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2016, imports of crabs, not frozen into Croatia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 64% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1,055% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2016 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 1,072%. Imports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X kg), Romania (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main suppliers of crabs, not frozen imports to Croatia, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +6,114.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Romania ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest crabs, not frozen suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 95% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +9,086.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, declining by -31.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 46%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+138.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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