Tanzania: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat 2024

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for prepared or preserved crab meat fell slightly 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat in Tanzania

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Prepared or preserved crab meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Exports from Tanzania

Prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Tanzania stood at X tons in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The smallest decline of X% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for prepared or preserved crab meat exports from Tanzania, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for prepared or preserved crab meat amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 a decrease of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2014 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Crab Meat

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved crab meat was finally on the rise to reach X kg after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared or preserved crab meat imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) constituted the largest prepared or preserved crab meat supplier to Tanzania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared or preserved crab meat imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved crab meat to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared or preserved crab meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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