Ireland: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Ireland

The Irish crabs, not frozen market was estimated at less than $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value decreased by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Ireland

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 3%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2016, overseas shipments of crabs, not frozen increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2016: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, exports increased by +73.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2016 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports expanded notably to $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Ireland, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-0.6% per year) and the UK (+158.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from Ireland, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-0.2% per year) and Spain (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 3.4% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were imported into Ireland; shrinking by -39.6% against 2015. Overall, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports reduced notably to $X in 2016. In general, imports saw a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -1.4% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest crabs, not frozen supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled -26.5%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Ireland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at -22.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2016, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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