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Saudi Arabia: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for frozen crabs and crabs meat surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 769% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Frozen crab and crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Frozen crab and crab meat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of frozen crabs and crabs meat exported from Saudi Arabia declined rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -39.1% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 473%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 521%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for frozen crab and crab meat exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 7.3% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold. Egypt (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait stood at +54.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-14.2% per year) and Egypt (-20.5% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for frozen crab and crab meat exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together accounting for 8.1% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +29.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 176%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of frozen crabs and crabs meat were imported into Saudi Arabia; stabilizing at the year before. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen crab and crab meat imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 27% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat imports in Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bahrain, fourfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest frozen crab and crab meat suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Myanmar ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 27% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat imports in Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates, more than tenfold.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +29.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen crab and crab meat consumption in 2020 were the United States, Russia and Japan, together comprising 51% of global consumption.
Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen crab and crab meat production, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 10% share.
In value terms, the largest frozen crab and crab meat suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Myanmar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat imports in Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates, more than tenfold.
In value terms, Kuwait, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest markets for frozen crab and crab meat exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 8.1% of total exports.
The average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $4,173 per ton in 2020, increasing by 42% against the previous year.
The average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2020, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for frozen crab and crab meat in Saudi Arabia. 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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    • Saudi Arabia

    Data coverage:

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

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    2. 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. 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
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      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. 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
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 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
    12. 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

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