EU: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU market for prepared or preserved crab meat increased by 3.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in the EU

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. 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 in the EU

In 2021, exports of prepared or preserved crab meat in the European Union amounted to X tons, picking up by 13% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Ireland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the key exporters of prepared or preserved crab meat, together comprising 89% of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - each accounted for an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 71% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +33.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) represented the key importer of prepared or preserved crab meat, making up 46% of total imports. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 45% share of total imports. Italy (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared or preserved crab meat imports into France stood at -3.0%. At the same time, Denmark (+17.5%) and Sweden (+6.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belgium (-1.8%), the Netherlands (-5.4%), Italy (-8.5%) and Germany (-12.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+8 p.p.), Sweden (+4.1 p.p.), Denmark (+3.9 p.p.) and Belgium (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-1.7 p.p.) and Germany (-14.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved crab meat in the European Union, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in France amounted to -2.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.7% per year) and Belgium (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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