Report Update Nov 1, 2024

United Arab Emirates - Crabs, not Frozen - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

United Arab Emirates: Crabs, Not Frozen Market 2024

Crabs, Not Frozen Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the crabs, not frozen market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, consumption enjoyed pronounced growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Crabs, Not Frozen Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of crabs, not frozen increased by 3.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 997% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 869% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg), Saudi Arabia (X kg) and Maldives (X kg) were the main destinations of crabs, not frozen exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for crabs, not frozen exported from the United Arab Emirates were Saudi Arabia ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Maldives ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crabs, not frozen export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 82%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Crabs, Not Frozen Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of crabs, not frozen were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 200%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crabs, not frozen imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main suppliers of crabs, not frozen imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +56.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crabs, not frozen suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Tanzania ($X), Thailand ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +45.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crabs, not frozen import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for crabs, not frozen in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Russia and South Korea, with a combined 41% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Canada, the United States, France, India, Ireland, Myanmar, Pakistan, Malaysia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 44%.

What are the largest producers of crabs, not frozen in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the Philippines, Russia and the UK, together comprising 39% of global production. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, the United States, India, Ireland, Pakistan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 54%.

What are the leading suppliers of crabs, not frozen to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Tanzania constituted the largest supplier of crabs, not frozen to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 6.5% share.

What are the leading importers of crabs, not frozen from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Kuwait remains the key foreign market for crabs, not frozen exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia, with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 7.8% share.

What is the average export price for crabs, not frozen in the United Arab Emirates?

The average crabs, not frozen export price stood at $24,438 per ton in 2021, growing by 6.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for crabs, not frozen in the United Arab Emirates?

The average crabs, not frozen import price stood at $3,525 per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the crabs, not frozen market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023