Kenya - Crabs And Crabs Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya
  4. Imports of Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya

Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average crab and crab meat export price amounted to $8,372 per ton, with a decrease of -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $12,958 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($21,671 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($6,300 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average crab and crab meat import price amounted to $5,634 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 77%. The import price peaked at $11,166 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -50.8% per year.

Exports of Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya

In 2022, the amount of crabs and crab meat exported from Kenya rose markedly to 371 tons, increasing by 13% against 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -20.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 60%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 465 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crab and crab meat exports dropped modestly to $3.1M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China9802,3762,0352,68840.0%
South Africa664193694181-35.2%
Hong Kong SAR4303908.984.1-42.0%
United Arab Emirates12430313240.0-31.4%
Thailand25231720.422.4-55.4%
Singapore3040.137.311.3-66.6%
Others14043627977.1-18.0%
Total2,8954,0163,2083,1042.4%

Top Export Markets for Crab and Crab Meat from Kenya in 2022:

  1. China (340.9 tons)
  2. South Africa (11.7 tons)
  3. Hong Kong SAR (8.5 tons)
  4. Thailand (3.6 tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (2.3 tons)
  6. Singapore (0.5 tons)

Imports of Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya

In 2022, the amount of crabs and crab meat imported into Kenya surged to 11 tons, growing by 55% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2021 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +55.3% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crab and crab meat imports skyrocketed to $62K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Crab and Crab Meat in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY20212022CAGR,
2021-2022
China3.361.91775.8%
Somalia21.0N/A0%
Tanzania10.9N/A0%
OthersN/AN/A0%
Total35.361.975.4%

Top Suppliers of Crab and Crab Meat to Kenya in 2022:

  1. China (11.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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      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
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      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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      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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