Denmark: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Denmark

In 2021, the Danish market for prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by -61.6% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Denmark

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved crab meat exported from Denmark surged to X tons, with an increase of 237% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Denmark, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared or preserved crab meat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +412.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+34.2% per year) and Canada (+398.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Denmark, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +474.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+21.5% per year) and Canada (+529.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat increased by 117% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Norway (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to Denmark, together comprising 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +99.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to Denmark were Indonesia ($X), Norway ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +104.9%, 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, falling by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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