Key Market Indicators
By 2026, Malaysia is expected to import 3.6 million kilograms of crab, a 1.6% increase from 2021's 3.2 million kilograms. This marks a 9.5% jump since 1994. In 2021, Malaysia was the eighth largest importer, with Spain overtaking at 3.2 million kilograms. South Korea, China and Japan followed in second, third and fourth place. Malaysian crab exports are expected to decrease to 173,060 kilograms in 2026, a 13% drop from 2021's 380,630 kilograms. This marks a 22.3% fall since 1994. In 2021, Malaysia ranked 32nd in exports, with Sweden overtaking at 380,630 kilograms. Russia, China and Bahrain followed in second, third and fourth place.
