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Croatia: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian market for prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Prepared or preserved crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from Croatia

Prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Croatia skyrocketed to X kg in 2021, growing by 402% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 746% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X kg) and Serbia (X kg) were the main destinations of prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Croatia.

From 2014 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +121.4%).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Croatia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, growing by 290% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Montenegro (+49.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X kg), Hungary (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to Croatia, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +114.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to Croatia were Denmark ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 89% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +92.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 82%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+65.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for prepared or preserved crab meat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of prepared or preserved crab meat consumption in 2021 were the United States, India and China, together comprising 27% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of prepared or preserved crab meat in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of prepared or preserved crab meat production in 2021 were China, India and Indonesia, together comprising 29% of global production. Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, the UK and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat to Croatia?

In value terms, Denmark, Italy and Germany constituted the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of prepared or preserved crab meat from Croatia?

In value terms, Serbia emerged as the key foreign market for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Croatia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovenia, with a 12% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat in Croatia?

The average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $13,631 per ton in 2021, surging by 289% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat in Croatia?

In 2021, the average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $12,706 per ton, falling by -14.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared or preserved crab meat in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Croatia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024