Turkey: Market for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat 2025

Market Size for Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Turkey

After two years of growth, the Turkish market for frozen crabs and crabs meat decreased by -19.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Frozen crab and crab meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Production of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat in Turkey

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Frozen crab and crab meat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen crabs and crabs meat were exported from Turkey; with an increase of 106% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 158%. 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 frozen crab and crab meat exports from Turkey, together comprising 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece, the Netherlands, Russia and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +12,473.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen crab and crab meat exported from Turkey were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 86% of total exports. The Netherlands, Greece, Russia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +8,011.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 126% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Crabs And Crabs Meat

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, the amount of frozen crabs and crabs meat imported into Turkey surged to X tons, with an increase of 159% on the previous year. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 335%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient 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 frozen crab and crab meat supplier to Turkey, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen crab and crab meat imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X tons), more than tenfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway amounted to +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (0.0% per year) and Russia (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen crabs and crabs meat to Turkey, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway stood at +20.6%. 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

In 2021, the average import price for frozen crabs and crabs meat amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 70% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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