In 2023, Indonesia led global crustaceans' non-food uses with 53.16 thousand metric tons but saw a decrease of 4.21%. The United Arab Emirates ranked second, improving 0.89%. Nicaragua's usage rose by 5.15%, while Sri Lanka fell by 2.09%. Brazil experienced the sharpest decline, reducing by 29.55%. Notable growth was seen in New Caledonia, Cuba, China, and Taiwan at 5.92-6.09%. Panama's utilization dropped by 7.61%.
Future trends might focus on sustainable extraction processes, boosting eco-friendly innovations in crustacean-based materials. Emerging technologies in bioplastics and biomedical applications could spur demand, requiring countries to balance resource preservation with industrial usage.
Top countries in Crustaceans Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 53.16 | 2023 | -5.64% | -4.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Arab Emirates | 40.07 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Nicaragua | 9 | 2023 | 0% | +5.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sri Lanka | 9 | 2023 | 0% | -2.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Suriname | 3 | 2023 | +3.45% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Caledonia | 0.43 | 2023 | +4.88% | +6.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cuba | 0.4 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Panama | 0.35 | 2023 | -14.63% | -7.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 0.21 | 2023 | -51.16% | -29.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Antigua and Barbuda | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
