Indonesia: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Indonesia

In 2021, the Indonesian market for prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by -12.2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Prepared or preserved crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Indonesia

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from Indonesia

For the fourth consecutive year, Indonesia recorded growth in overseas shipments of prepared or preserved crab meat, which increased by 6.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Indonesia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared or preserved crab meat exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-5.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Indonesia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 63% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the Netherlands (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, imports of prepared or preserved crab meat into Indonesia soared to X tons, picking up by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 391%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 231% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to Indonesia, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +315.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Vietnam, Thailand, the United States, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +402.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 139% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+68.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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