Myanmar: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2025

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's crabs, not frozen market amounted to less than $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Production in Myanmar

In value terms, crabs, not frozen production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 491% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2016, approx. X tons of crabs, not frozen were exported from Myanmar; picking up by 38% on the year before. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2016 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports soared to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of crabs, not frozen exports from Myanmar, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +144.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest markets for crabs, not frozen exported from Myanmar worldwide, together comprising 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +129.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 30%. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Thailand (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into Myanmar

For the fourth consecutive year, Myanmar recorded decline in supplies from abroad of crabs, not frozen, which decreased by 0% to X kg in 2016. In general, imports faced a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -79.7% was in 2014. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports totaled $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -79.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Thailand (X kg) was the main crabs, not frozen supplier to Myanmar, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to -70.4%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand amounted to -83.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average crabs, not frozen import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of -1.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Thailand.

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to -45.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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