MENA: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in MENA

The MENA's market for prepared or preserved crab meat contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in MENA

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of prepared or preserved crab meat in MENA rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the largest exporter of prepared or preserved crab meat, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Lebanon (X kg) and Oman (X kg) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (X%), Oman (X%) and Bahrain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Lebanon (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Bahrain (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in MENA

Prepared or preserved crab meat imports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lebanon was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (X%). The following importers - Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - each accounted for an X% share of total imports.

Imports into Lebanon increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Turkey (X%), Iraq (X%), Kuwait (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved crab meat in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with an X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, prepared or preserved crab meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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