MENA: Market for Crabs and Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Crabs and Crab Meat in MENA

The MENA's crab and crab meat market contracted slightly to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Crabs and Crab Meat in MENA

In value terms, crab and crab meat production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Exports in MENA

Crab and crab meat exports was estimated at X tons in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Crabs and Crab Meat

Imports in MENA

In 2023, overseas purchases of crabs and crab meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the largest importer of crabs and crab meat, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crabs and crab meat in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, crab and crab meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform