Morocco: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Morocco

After three years of growth, the Moroccan crab and crab meat market decreased by -4.9% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +6.3% against 2016 indices. Crab and crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in Morocco

In value terms, crab and crab meat production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Crab and crab meat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from Morocco

Crab and crab meat exports from Morocco fell modestly to X tons in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, exports faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 316%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for crab and crab meat exports from Morocco, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, crab and crab meat exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-40.9% per year) and the United States (+129.2% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for crabs and crab meat exports from Morocco, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal totaled +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-30.4% per year) and the United States (+107.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Spain (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, the amount of crabs and crab meat imported into Morocco surged to X tons, with an increase of 500% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 884%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 187%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest crab and crab meat supplier to Morocco, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, crab and crab meat imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+58.6% per year) and Norway (+51.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Norway ($X) and France ($X) were the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Morocco, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +44.6%, saw 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

In 2021, the average crab and crab meat import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -56.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 778% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+107.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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