Poland: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Poland

For the third year in a row, the Polish market for frozen crabs and crabs meat recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -61.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a deep slump. Frozen crab and crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Poland

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat production fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of frozen crabs and crabs meat increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 10,490%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 896% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for frozen crab and crab meat exports from Poland, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark (X kg), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +50.7%.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen crabs and crabs meat exports from Poland, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +42.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 356% 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 failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+628.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen crabs and crabs meat were imported into Poland; increasing by 23% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 111%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen crab and crab meat to Poland, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden stood at +120.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+23.9% per year) and Austria (+38.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen crab and crab meat suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria and Germany, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +53.0%, recorded 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

The average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, frozen crab and crab meat import price decreased by -21.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 51%. 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+41.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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