Hong Kong SAR, China - Crabs And Crabs Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR
  4. Exports of Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR

Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2023

The average crab and crab meat import price stood at $15,999 per ton in September 2023, which is down by -6.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 39% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $24,095 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Norway ($38,956 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($6,010 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $15,863 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 71% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $22,426 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to September 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($20,614 per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $7,638 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+810.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, the amount of crabs and crab meat imported into Hong Kong SAR fell dramatically to 6.7K tons, shrinking by -20.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.4K tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports shrank to $115M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%.

Import of Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea49.344.831.746.5-1.9%
Philippines18.39.111.513.7-9.2%
China12.27.59.69.9-6.7%
Japan12.38.615.48.8-10.6%
Myanmar4.92.94.36.38.7%
Canada9.14.63.06.0-13.0%
Indonesia3.63.35.35.112.3%
Bangladesh0.66.815.63.172.9%
Thailand3.82.13.12.7-10.8%
Vietnam2.51.12.02.1-5.6%
Others12.913.823.710.7-6.0%
Total129104125115-3.8%

Top Suppliers of Crab and Crab Meat to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. South Korea (1552.7 tons)
  2. Philippines (1066.2 tons)
  3. Indonesia (721.6 tons)
  4. Bangladesh (686.2 tons)
  5. China (674.3 tons)
  6. Myanmar (459.7 tons)
  7. Japan (305.3 tons)
  8. Canada (284.9 tons)
  9. Thailand (212.2 tons)
  10. Vietnam (163.9 tons)

Exports of Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, approx. 487 tons of crabs and crab meat were exported from Hong Kong SAR; which is down by -82.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 303%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.8K tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports reduced markedly to $8.9M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 393% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $31M, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Export of Crab and Crab Meat in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1.42.820.25.759.7%
Macao SAR3.51.31.21.5-24.6%
Japan6.41.58.81.4-39.7%
Canada0.80.40.60.3-27.9%
Vietnam1.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.20.20.1N/A-29.3%
Others0.1N/AN/A0.10.0%
Total13.66.331.08.9-13.2%

Top Export Markets for Crab and Crab Meat from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (340.9 tons)
  2. Macao SAR (72.2 tons)
  3. Japan (49.1 tons)
  4. Canada (17.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    11. 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
    12. 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
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