Czech Republic: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech crabs, not frozen market was estimated at less than $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a slight increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2016, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of crabs, not frozen, when their volume decreased by -27.6% to X kg. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 512% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2016. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 663%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X kg) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from the Czech Republic, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +194.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-8.2% per year) and Sweden (+47.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at +224.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+115.6% per year) and Germany (-10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2016, it increased at an average annual rate of +8.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Sweden (+46.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2016, purchases abroad of crabs, not frozen increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2016 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports rose to $X in 2016. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2016: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, imports increased by +75.4% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2016, France (X tons) constituted the largest crabs, not frozen supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+604.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest crabs, not frozen suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +502.8%, recorded 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 2016, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -15.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, crabs, not frozen import price decreased by -22.7% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 40%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2016, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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