Russian live crab imports increased significantly in the first half of the year, and the Barents seafood season started ahead of schedule

Published 2024년 8월 14일

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The article provides an overview of the dynamics of crab imports in China, with a focus on Dungeness crabs and those from Russia, particularly the notable decrease in imported volumes but increased average prices from January to June. It mentions the ongoing 4.5% export tax on crabs by Russia and highlights the shipping of the first batch of live red king crabs from the Barents Sea to China. China's prominent position as the primary consumer of live crabs is emphasized, while Japan and South Korea show a preference for frozen crabs.

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In addition, the import volume of Dungeness crabs reached 9,697 tons from January to June, down 11% year-on-year, and the import value was basically the same as the same period last year, with the average price rising by about 10%. From January to June, the import volume of frozen crabs from Russia fell 28% year-on-year to 3,665 tons. From the supply side, Russia, as the world's largest exporter of live crabs, still imposes an export tax of 4.5% on crab exports. Last month, the Russian Barents Sea red king crabs were caught ahead of schedule. On July 25, the first batch of 13 tons of live red king crabs were shipped to China after quality inspection in Murmansk. In the Russian Far East, 51 ships focus on crab fishing and processing, of which 32 are dedicated to supplying live crabs to the Chinese and Korean markets, ...

Source: Foodmate