Switzerland: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss market for frozen crabs and crabs meat was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of frozen crabs and crabs meat exported from Switzerland reduced rapidly to X kg, waning by -29% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 1,171% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,250%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for frozen crab and crab meat exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +100.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen crabs and crabs meat exports from Switzerland, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +190.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 149%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+44.4%).

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of frozen crabs and crabs meat imported into Switzerland soared to X tons, increasing by 72% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen crab and crab meat imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Portugal, Denmark, Russia, Madagascar, France, Vietnam, Norway, Bangladesh and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +46.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen crab and crab meat suppliers to Switzerland were the Netherlands ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Denmark, Portugal, France, Norway, Madagascar, Vietnam, Canada and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +46.4%, 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 import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -22.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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