South-Eastern Asia: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian market for prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by -27.4% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved crab meat were exported in South-Eastern Asia; rising by 14% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 59% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Philippines (X tons) and Thailand (X tons). All these countries together held near 39% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Indonesia stood at +7.0%. At the same time, the Philippines (+8.0%) and Malaysia (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Vietnam (-1.7%) and Thailand (-9.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Indonesia (+18 p.p.) and the Philippines (+5.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Vietnam and Thailand saw its share reduced by -8.9% and -12.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest prepared or preserved crab meat supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia totaled +14.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+18.0% per year) and Vietnam (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 59% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of prepared or preserved crab meat imports in 2021 were Brunei Darussalam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together amounting to 96% of total import. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Brunei Darussalam, with a CAGR of +28.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, prepared or preserved crab meat import price increased by +128.7% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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