France: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in France

In 2021, the French market for prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in France

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -24.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by -4.3% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared or preserved crab meat exports from France, together comprising 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Greece, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared or preserved crab meat exported from France were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Austria, Greece, Switzerland, Denmark, Portugal and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 46%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +68.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Denmark (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of prepared or preserved crab meat increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to France, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Indonesia, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, South Korea, Chile, Thailand and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +69.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to France, together accounting for 77% of total imports. Indonesia, Ireland, Denmark, South Korea, Chile, Sweden, Thailand and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +56.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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