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Japan: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Japan

The Japanese crabs, not frozen market amounted to less than $X in 2022, flattening at 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). Overall, consumption showed a precipitous setback. Crabs, not frozen consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2016, overseas shipments of crabs, not frozen decreased by -22.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports contracted to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for crabs, not frozen exports from Japan, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, crabs, not frozen exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea stood at -25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-27.0% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from Japan, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea totaled -14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-33.0% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, crabs, not frozen export price decreased by -21.2% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 44%. As a result, the export price attained 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 Macao SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 South Korea (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2016, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of crabs, not frozen, when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports surged to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Russia (X tons) was the main crabs, not frozen supplier to Japan, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to -43.3%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Japan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at -31.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 73%. The import price peaked in 2016 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+21.3%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for crabs, not frozen in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Russia and South Korea, together comprising 41% of global consumption. Indonesia, Canada, the United States, France, India, Ireland, Myanmar, Pakistan, Malaysia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

What are the largest producers of crabs, not frozen in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the Philippines, Russia and the UK, together accounting for 39% of global production. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, the United States, India, Ireland, Pakistan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 54%.

What are the leading suppliers of crabs, not frozen to Japan?

In value terms, Russia constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Japan, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain, with an 11% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of crabs, not frozen from Japan?

In value terms, South Korea, Taiwan Chinese) and Indonesia constituted the largest markets for crabs, not frozen exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

What is the average export price for crabs, not frozen in Japan?

In 2021, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $18,787 per ton, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for crabs, not frozen in Japan?

The average crabs, not frozen import price stood at $20,594 per ton in 2021, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year.

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023