Turkey: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in Turkey

After four years of growth, the Turkish crab and crab meat market decreased by -2.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in Turkey

In value terms, crab and crab meat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, crab and crab meat exports from Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 90% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 94%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of crab and crab meat exports from Turkey, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Greece, Russia, Cyprus and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +175.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for crab and crab meat exported from Turkey were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Greece, Russia, Cyprus and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 9.1%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +130.8%, 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 crab and crab meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 122% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, the amount of crabs and crab meat imported into Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 164% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 249%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of crab and crab meat to Turkey, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, crab and crab meat imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway stood at +14.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (0.0% per year) and Russia (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crabs and crab meat to Turkey, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway totaled +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+17.6% per year) and Bangladesh (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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