The 2023 data for Global Crustaceans Non-food Uses (Thousand Metric Tons) showed Indonesia and the UAE leading, with Indonesia seeing a -4.21% decline and the UAE a slight 0.89% increase. Significant growth was observed in Nicaragua (5.15%) and New Caledonia (6.09%), while Panama (-7.61%) and Brazil (-29.55%) faced major declines. Small but solid increases in Cuba, China, and Taiwan were marked at 5.92% each.
Moving forward, attention should be on Indonesia's strategic adjustments to curb decline while maintaining its leadership. Growth trends in smaller markets, like Nicaragua and New Caledonia, suggest emerging opportunities which could rebalance the current dynamics in crustaceans’ non-food application sectors.
Top countries in Crustaceans Non-food Uses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 46.07 | 2023 | -5.64% | -4.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Arab Emirates | 34.73 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Nicaragua | 7.8 | 2023 | 0% | +5.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sri Lanka | 7.8 | 2023 | 0% | -2.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Suriname | 2.6 | 2023 | +3.45% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Caledonia | 0.37 | 2023 | +4.88% | +6.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cuba | 0.35 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Panama | 0.3 | 2023 | -14.63% | -7.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 0.18 | 2023 | -51.16% | -29.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Antigua and Barbuda | 0.087 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
