Prepared crab imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared crab by the United Kingdom reached $9.9 million in 2024 (593 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 169 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 593 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 388 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 582 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 782 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 663 t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 655 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 724 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared crab from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (47%), Vietnam (12%), Norway (12%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.6M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 12% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 11% |
| India | $526K | 5.3% |
| China | $356K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $212K | 2.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $193K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $178K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.76 per kg, close to the world average of $17.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared crab exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $6.0 million of prepared crab in 2024 (371 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. France alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.2M | 87% |
| Hong Kong | $326K | 5.5% |
| Japan | $103K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $87K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $44K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $34K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.4% |
| China | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared crab imports (HS 1605.10): 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 1605.10: Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared crab imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared crab worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared crab to the United Kingdom?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and Norway (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared crab per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.76 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $17.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared crab to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared crab?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Hong Kong and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared crab?
The HS code for prepared crab is subheading 1605.10. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
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