Africa: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Africa

The African market for prepared or preserved crab meat fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Africa

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved crab meat were exported in Africa; which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Mozambique (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Angola stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Angola, Tunisia and Mozambique increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Angola ($X) remains the largest prepared or preserved crab meat supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Angola stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the key importer of prepared or preserved crab meat, comprising X% of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Somalia (X%), Mauritius (X%), Namibia (X%) and Algeria (X%). The following importers - Seychelles (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved crab meat in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritius totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, prepared or preserved crab meat import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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