Italy: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Italy

The Italian market for prepared or preserved crab meat soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from Italy

In 2021, prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Italy surged to X tons, increasing by 73% on the year before. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 317% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 192%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Italy, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared or preserved crab meat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Albania (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+36.9% per year) and Germany (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Italy, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Albania, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +27.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+41.7% per year) and Albania (+42.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, prepared or preserved crab meat export price increased by +15.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the 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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Austria (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into Italy

Prepared or preserved crab meat imports into Italy skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 35% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved crab meat imports to Italy, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Thailand and Chile, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared or preserved crab meat suppliers to Italy were Belgium ($X), South Korea ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +16.9%, 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, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, prepared or preserved crab meat import price decreased by -6.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 69%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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