Frozen cooked crab exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $22.4 million of frozen cooked crab in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $50.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen cooked crab to
Most of it went to France (49%), China (24%), Spain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.0M | 49% |
| China | $5.4M | 24% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $666K | 3% |
| Ireland | $664K | 3% |
| United States | $575K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $306K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $183K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $166K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.48 per kg, 35% below the world average of $11.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked crab imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported frozen cooked crab worth $9.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Norway (18%), Bangladesh (14%), Ireland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.7M | 18% |
| Bangladesh | $1.2M | 14% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 13% |
| Bahrain | $991K | 11% |
| China | $869K | 9.6% |
| Indonesia | $508K | 5.6% |
| India | $460K | 5.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $409K | 4.5% |
| France | $254K | 2.8% |
| Chile | $235K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen cooked crab exports (HS 0306.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0306.14: Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked crab exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen cooked crab worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked crab from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (24%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.48 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $11.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked crab from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.5 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $50.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen cooked crab?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Bangladesh and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crab?
The HS code for frozen cooked crab is subheading 0306.14. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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