India: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in India

The Indian crab and crab meat market stood at $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +44.3% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in India

In value terms, crab and crab meat production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 -2.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Crab and crab meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from India

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of crabs and crab meat, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for crab and crab meat exports from India, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, crab and crab meat exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+35.2% per year) and Singapore (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for crab and crab meat exported from India were China ($X), Singapore ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +36.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into India

In 2021, approx. X tons of crabs and crab meat were imported into India; picking up by 648% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main suppliers of crab and crab meat imports to India, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +807.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs and crab meat to India, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Bahrain amounted to +177.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+415.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+62.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 67% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+45.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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