South Africa: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in South Africa

The South African market for prepared or preserved crab meat contracted to $X in 2021, declining by -8.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Prepared or preserved crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in South Africa

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +11.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Prepared or preserved crab meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of prepared or preserved crab meat, when their volume decreased by -36.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 375%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from South Africa, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared or preserved crab meat exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zambia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Botswana (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia stood at -18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+34.9% per year) and Botswana (+22.4% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the largest markets for prepared or preserved crab meat exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +27.8%, 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

The average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -59.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 98%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved crab meat imported into South Africa reduced rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -74.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 780%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 118%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main prepared or preserved crab meat supplier to South Africa, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -21.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved crab meat to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -18.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 286%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +10.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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