Northern America: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Northern America

In 2021, the North American crab and crab meat market increased by 5.5% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in Northern America

In value terms, crab and crab meat production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 16%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X tons of crabs and crab meat were exported in Northern America; with an increase of 13% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) represented the largest exporter of crabs and crab meat, constituting 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), committing a 19% share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of crabs and crab meat. The United States (-7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -13.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest crab and crab meat supplier in Northern America, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In Canada, crab and crab meat exports increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+9.5%).

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X tons of crabs and crab meat were imported in Northern America; picking up by 17% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 92% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 7.7% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the crabs and crab meat imports, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United States (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crabs and crab meat in Northern America, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

In the United States, crab and crab meat imports increased at an average annual rate of +17.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a prominent increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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