Western Africa: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Western Africa

The West African market for prepared or preserved crab meat rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Western Africa

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved crab meat were exported in Western Africa; increasing by 2,502% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Gambia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X kg), mixing up a 6.8% share of total exports. Guinea (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Gambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of prepared or preserved crab meat. At the same time, Nigeria (+33.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +33.6% from 2012-2021. Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Gambia and Guinea increased by +91 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Gambia ($X) emerged as the largest prepared or preserved crab meat supplier in Western Africa, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

In Gambia, prepared or preserved crab meat exports increased at an average annual rate of +513.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+34.3% per year) and Guinea (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 313% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+0.5%).

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of prepared or preserved crab meat decreased by -7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 112%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Benin (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) dominates imports structure, together comprising 70% of total imports. Ghana (X kg) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.5% share, followed by Gambia (7.1%) and Burkina Faso (6.1%). Senegal (X kg) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Benin ($X) and Gambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 77% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Benin, with a CAGR of +29.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 47%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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