Portugal’s Crab Market Strategizes for Summer Demand Amid Low Fishing Yields

As summer approaches, Portugal experiences a peak in brown crab (Cancer pagurus) consumption. However, fishing yields in key suppliers like Ireland and the UK are low during these months due to insufficient meat content in the crabs. To meet summer demand, exporters store crabs harvested from Sep-23 to De-23. These stored supplies are then sold during the peak months, capitalizing on higher prices and ensuring steady availability for consumers.