Crab Season Kicks Off: UK and Ireland Prices to Rise

The brown crab (Cancer pagurus) fishing season in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland is set to begin in W38, running until mid-Dec-24. This period is regarded as the best of the year, with crabs being full of roe, making them highly sought after. Prices are expected to increase slightly compared to last year, particularly at the start of the season, with potential price adjustments depending on the fishing conditions. The highest consumption of brown crab typically occurs around the Christmas and New Year festivities, especially in key markets like Portugal, Spain, and France.