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Romania: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Romania

The Romanian crab and crab meat market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 113% 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 showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from Romania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of crabs and crab meat increased by 434% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 931% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for crab and crab meat exports from Romania, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, crab and crab meat exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Moldova totaled +3.1%.

In value terms, Moldova ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for crabs and crab meat exports from Romania, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Moldova stood at +13.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 527% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+147.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of crabs and crab meat imported into Romania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 119% against the previous year. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of crab and crab meat imports to Romania, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +86.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Ireland ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Romania, with a combined 56% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +78.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for crabs and crab meat in the world?

The country with the largest volume of crab and crab meat consumption was China, comprising approx. 60% of total volume. Moreover, crab and crab meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia, sixfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.5% share.

What are the largest producers of crabs and crab meat in the world?

China remains the largest crab and crab meat producing country worldwide, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, crab and crab meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia, sixfold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of crabs and crab meat to Romania?

In value terms, the largest crab and crab meat suppliers to Romania were Denmark, Ireland and Hungary, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Greece and France, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the leading importers of crabs and crab meat from Romania?

In value terms, Poland emerged as the key foreign market for crab and crab meat exports from Romania, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

What is the average export price for crabs and crab meat in Romania?

In 2021, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $25,551 per ton, growing by 97% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for crabs and crab meat in Romania?

The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $18,167 per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for crab and crab meat in Romania. 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.

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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