Eastern Europe: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Eastern Europe

The East European market for frozen crabs and crabs meat declined sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -22.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Production of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen crabs and crabs meat were exported in Eastern Europe; growing by 4.2% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Russia (X tons), together recording 100% of total export.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of frozen crabs and crabs meat. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest frozen crab and crab meat supplier in Eastern Europe.

In Russia, frozen crab and crab meat exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +11.0% per year.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen crabs and crabs meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 103%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lithuania represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 53% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together mixing up a 36% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Lithuania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen crabs and crabs meat imports, with a CAGR of +50.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Romania (+16.3%), the Czech Republic (+10.9%), Poland (+4.9%), Ukraine (+4.1%) and Bulgaria (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Hungary (-23.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Lithuania (+51 p.p.), the Czech Republic (+4.6 p.p.), Romania (+4.1 p.p.), Poland (+3.4 p.p.), Bulgaria (+1.7 p.p.) and Ukraine (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Hungary (-33.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen crabs and crabs meat in Eastern Europe, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 12% share.

In Lithuania, frozen crab and crab meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of +43.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+10.6% per year) and Bulgaria (+29.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+25.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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