Key Market Indicators
German crab imports are expected to drop significantly by 2026, decreasing from 309,510 kilograms in 2021 to 173,120 kilograms. This marks a 9.7% year-on-year reduction, and a 15.2% drop since 1996. Algeria took the lead in 2021, with South Korea, China and Japan following close behind. Meanwhile, German crab exports have also declined steadily since 1996, with an average 3% year-on-year decrease. In 2021, the country had 189,550 kilograms, ranking 36th, while Uruguay was in first place. Russia, China and Bahrain rounded up the top four.