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2026-03-01
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3.43 USD / kg
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7.53 USD / kg
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8.20 USD / kg
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCrustaceans (Crab)
Scientific NameCallinectes sapidus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
Estuarine and coastal habitats, including brackish waters
Habitat association with submerged aquatic vegetation and oyster reefs (as nursery/feeding/molt habitats)
Seasonal movement patterns with reduced activity in colder periods (burrowing behavior noted by NOAA for Chesapeake Bay seasonal cooling)
Main VarietiesHard-shell (not molting), Soft-shell (just molted)
Consumption Forms
Cooked shell-on crab (served whole or in sections)
Picked crab meat for prepared dishes (e.g., crab cakes) and foodservice applications
Soft-shell crab (typically cooked after thawing)
Grading Factors
Size class (e.g., carapace width/weight)
Shell condition and hardness (hard-shell vs soft-shell categories)
Physical integrity (broken legs/claws) for shell-on product
Meat yield and absence of shell fragments for meat products
Net weight and glaze specification for frozen product
Market
Frozen blue crab (typically the Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus) is traded globally as shell-on crab and/or frozen crab meat, enabled by freezing to extend distribution beyond near-coastal fresh markets. Reported trade statistics generally aggregate multiple crab species under HS 030614 (frozen crabs), so species-specific “blue crab” trade flows are difficult to isolate from customs data. Supply is anchored in wild capture fisheries whose year-to-year availability can be highly variable and strongly linked to estuarine habitat conditions and management measures. A recurring market dynamic is price segmentation between verified-origin/verified-species “blue crab” and lower-cost substitute crab species, with mislabeling/species substitution risk shaping buyer due diligence.
Market GrowthMixed (recent annual conditions (mid-2020s) versus structural long-term demand)demand resilience for high-value crab alongside supply tightness driven by catch constraints and species-specific availability
Major Producing Countries
미국Key wild-capture production base within the species’ western Atlantic and Gulf of America range; NOAA notes blue crab populations are naturally highly variable year to year and are intensively managed in major U.S. fisheries.
멕시코Within the western Atlantic/Gulf of America distribution range; species occurs in the wider FAO Area 31 (Western Central Atlantic) capture-production reporting context.
Major Exporting Countries
캐나다Top exporter by value/quantity for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
중국Major exporter for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
노르웨이Major exporter for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
칠레Major exporter for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
대한민국Major exporter for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
Major Importing Countries
미국Largest importer by value/quantity for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
일본Major importer for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
중국Major importer for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
대한민국Major importer for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
캐나다Importer for HS 030614 (Frozen crabs) in 2024; HS category includes multiple crab species and is not specific to blue crab.
Supply Calendar
United States (Chesapeake Bay and U.S. Atlantic):May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctWarm-season abundance and fishery activity are typical; NOAA notes seasonal distribution with crabs burrowing in sediment during colder months, and Chesapeake spawning occurs spring–fall (local management measures vary by jurisdiction).
United States (Gulf of America):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctGenerally warmer-water conditions support extended seasonal activity; NOAA notes faster growth/maturity in warmer waters compared with the Chesapeake Bay (local regulations and effort controls vary).
Specification
Major VarietiesHard-shell (market crab), Soft-shell (post-molt), Shell-on sections (e.g., clusters/legs where marketed), Picked crab meat (frozen, species-labeled), Value-added crab cakes (downstream use; not the primary HS 030614 category)
Physical Attributes
Species commonly referenced as blue crab: Callinectes sapidus (bright blue claws; carapace blue to olive green per NOAA)
Leg/claw integrity and shell damage are key buyer-visible quality factors for frozen shell-on product
For meat products: color, fiber integrity, and absence of shell fragments are key quality attributes
Compositional Metrics
Net weight versus ice glaze percentage (where glazed frozen product is used) is a common commercial specification parameter
For picked meat: moisture control and foreign-matter/shell-fragment controls are common buyer requirements (Codex-aligned hygiene and defect control approach)
Grades
Size grading (count/weight class or carapace-width bands) and product-form grading (whole/sections/meat) are common transaction bases
Species and origin declaration are material commercial attributes because “blue crab” can be substituted with other crab species in trade/foodservice contexts
Packaging
Bulk master cartons with inner polybags for frozen shell-on crab
Vacuum or sealed pouches for frozen picked meat
Glazed IQF pieces or block-frozen formats depending on product form and end use
ProcessingFrozen products may be sold raw frozen or cooked then frozen; process choice affects yield, flavor, and downstream handling (Codex Code of Practice includes crab processing guidance)Rapid freezing and stable frozen storage reduce texture damage and dehydration; temperature abuse increases freezer burn and drip loss on thaw
Freezing enables long-distance distribution and inventory buffering compared with live/fresh crab limitations
Foodservice demand for consistent portioning and year-round availability (frozen meat and shell-on formats)
Premium positioning for verified-species and verified-origin blue crab in some markets, with price sensitivity to substitutes
Temperature
Frozen storage and transport require continuous cold chain; Codex guidance emphasizes time/temperature control and hygienic handling for fish and fishery products including crabs
Temperature fluctuations during storage/transport increase dehydration/freezer burn risk and reduce usable quality on thaw
Shelf Life
Commercial shelf life is primarily a function of maintaining stable frozen temperatures and minimizing temperature cycling, rather than short fresh-market windows
Thawed product quality and safety depend on controlled thawing and preventing cross-contamination (Codex Code of Practice framework)
Risks
Stock Variability And Habitat Dependence HighBlue crab supply is strongly exposed to inter-annual stock variability and estuarine habitat conditions. NOAA notes blue crab populations can be highly variable from year to year, and Chesapeake Bay management relies on annual surveys; recent survey reporting shows large swings and low abundance years, which can translate into availability and price shocks for blue-crab-linked products.Contract across multiple approved origins/product forms, use inventory buffers in frozen channels, and tie procurement to fishery survey/management updates where available.
Seafood Fraud And Species Substitution HighSpecies substitution and mislabeling can distort prices and create compliance and reputational risk for “blue crab” claims. Oceana reported mislabeling in Chesapeake-region “blue crab” crab cakes, illustrating the commercial incentive to substitute imported crab species for higher-value blue crab in downstream channels.Require full-chain traceability (species + origin + harvest method) and conduct periodic species-authentication testing for products marketed as blue crab.
Food Safety MediumCrab products require strict hygiene and time/temperature control; failures can lead to border rejections, recalls, and trade disruption. Codex’s Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products provides HACCP-based guidance and specific processing considerations for crab products.Implement HACCP controls aligned with Codex guidance; validate cooking/cooling steps (where applicable) and maintain frozen-chain integrity through distribution.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumFrozen crab quality is highly sensitive to temperature cycling, dehydration/freezer burn, and physical damage (legs/claws), which can downgrade product and increase claims/disputes.Use validated packaging/glaze specs, monitor reefer temperatures end-to-end, and specify acceptable defect tolerances (breakage, dehydration) in contracts.
Sustainability
Wild-capture dependence and stock variability: NOAA notes blue crab populations can be highly variable from year to year, affecting supply predictability
Estuarine habitat dependence: submerged aquatic vegetation, oyster reefs, and water-quality conditions influence recruitment and availability (NOAA habitat descriptions for blue crab)
Traceability and anti-IUU due diligence: mislabeling and species substitution undermine sustainability claims and can mask illegally caught or unverified product (Oceana blue crab mislabeling work highlights the issue in crab supply chains)
Invasive spread outside native range has been documented in scientific literature, creating ecosystem and management pressures in some regions (risk context rather than a core supply base)
Labor & Social
Labor-risk due diligence is relevant in complex global seafood supply chains (including on-vessel work and processing), with U.S. ILAB documenting forced-labor concerns for marine fish in some source countries as a broader sectoral risk indicator
Consumer and buyer trust risk from misrepresentation of “local” or “blue crab” claims can harm legitimate fishers and processors (as highlighted by Oceana’s Chesapeake blue crab mislabeling findings)
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used for frozen crab trade statistics?A common customs classification used in international statistics is HS 030614, which covers frozen crabs (in shell or not) and also includes crabs in shell cooked by steaming or boiling. This HS code is not species-specific, so it does not isolate “blue crab” from other crab species.
Which countries are the largest import markets for frozen crabs (HS 030614)?Using UN Comtrade data summarized via WITS for 2024 under HS 030614, the largest importers by reported trade value include the United States and Japan, followed by China and South Korea. These figures cover frozen crabs as a broad category and are not specific to blue crab.
Why do buyers often request traceability for products marketed as blue crab?Because crab is vulnerable to species substitution and mislabeling, traceability helps verify that a product marketed as “blue crab” is actually the claimed species and origin. Oceana’s investigation into Chesapeake-region “blue crab” products documented mislabeling, illustrating the commercial and reputational risk when traceability is weak.