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Finland: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Finland

In 2021, the Finnish crab and crab meat market decreased by -9.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Crab and crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from Finland

For the seventh year in a row, Finland recorded growth in overseas shipments of crabs and crab meat, which increased by 158% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for crab and crab meat exports from Finland, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, crab and crab meat exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +24.9%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for crabs and crab meat exports from Finland, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +22.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, crab and crab meat export price increased by +38.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into Finland

In 2021, crab and crab meat imports into Finland expanded notably to X tons, growing by 8.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 179%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 153%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of crab and crab meat imports to Finland, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +101.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Finland, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +99.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 crab and crab meat import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -19.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest crab and crab meat consuming country worldwide, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, crab and crab meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.5% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of crab and crab meat production, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, crab and crab meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia, sixfold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.9% share.
In value terms, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden were the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Finland, with a combined 76% share of total imports.
In 2021, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $13,226 per ton, declining by -94.5% against the previous year.
The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $15,578 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -9.3% against the previous year.

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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 Finland
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    2. 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. 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
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      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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    5. 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
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    6. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 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
    12. 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

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