Low Supply of Large Size Female Crabs in the Tunisia Market in January 2023

The supply of large-size (150/200g and 200+g) female Blue swimming crabs in Tunisia decreased drastically in January 2023 with approximately a 50% egg ratio, but the supply of males remains constant. The importers from South East Asia are requesting a better assortment with more females as the market demand for females remains higher than for males. The price of female crabs 100/150g was around USD 3.00-3.30/kg in W3.