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Kuwait: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti market for frozen crabs and crabs meat soared to $X in 2021, rising by 370% 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). Overall, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports from Kuwait

Frozen crab and crab meat exports from Kuwait surged to X tons in 2020, growing by 564% on the previous year. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for frozen crab and crab meat exports from Kuwait, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +86.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen crabs and crabs meat exports from Kuwait.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +22.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -34.5% per year.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, supplies from abroad of frozen crabs and crabs meat increased by 88% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main frozen crab and crab meat supplier to Kuwait, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. Pakistan (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to +50.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+24.7% per year) and Pakistan (-28.5% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen crabs and crabs meat to Kuwait, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to +39.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+46.5% per year) and Pakistan (-10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -17.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 73%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen crab and crab meat consumption in 2020 were the United States, Russia and Japan, together comprising 51% of global consumption.
The country with the largest volume of frozen crab and crab meat production was Russia, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada, twofold. Mexico ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Norway appeared to be the largest frozen crab and crab meat suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 93% share of total imports.
The average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $1,897 per ton in 2020, dropping by -96.1% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to $9,650 per ton, declining by -17.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen crab and crab meat in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Kuwait

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

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    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
      3. TRADE BALANCE
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      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, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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