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 expanded sharply to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Africa

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved crab meat were exported in Africa; surging by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Mozambique (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tunisia (X%). Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Angola increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Kenya (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Mozambique (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Kenya (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Angola amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of prepared or preserved crab meat imported in Africa soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. 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 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso was the main importer of prepared or preserved crab meat in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Seychelles (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared or preserved crab meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Somalia (X%), Botswana (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Seychelles (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mauritius (X%), South Africa (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Seychelles and Somalia 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, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved crab meat in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mauritius stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2023, 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