Sub Product
Frozen Blue Crab, Frozen Dungeness Crab, Frozen King Crab, Frozen Red Crab, +2
Raw Materials
Fresh Crab
HS Code
030614
Last Updated
2026-07-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Germany Frozen Crab market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 2 sampled export transactions for Germany are summarized.
- 10 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Crab in Germany.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-13.
Frozen Crab Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany
10 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Crab in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Crab export intelligence in Germany, including 2 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030614.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Crab in Germany
2 sampled Frozen Crab transactions in Germany include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Crab sampled transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2025-12-07: 16.47 USD / kg, 2025-10-12: 14.12 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-07 | FRO*** *** **** **** ****** ********** *** *** *** ** | 16.47 USD / kg | (Germany) | (United States) | |
| 2025-10-12 | X H*** **** ****** ********* ** ** * ****** *** **** **** ****** ********** *** *** *** *********** *** ** ** * *** ** | 14.12 USD / kg | (Germany) | (United States) |
Top Frozen Crab Export Suppliers and Companies in Germany
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for Frozen Crab in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-13
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-13
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-13
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-13
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-13
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-13
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Germany Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Germany export network depth for Frozen Crab.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Frozen Crab partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Germany.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Frozen Crab in Germany (HS Code 030614)
Analyze 3 years of Frozen Crab export volume and value in Germany to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 327,881 | 9,863,139 USD |
| 2023 | 141,004 | 4,914,091 USD |
| 2022 | 508,338 | 12,601,276 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Frozen Crab Exports from Germany (HS Code 030614) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Frozen Crab exports from Germany.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 91,031 | 2,668,251.839 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 62,974 | 2,256,306.495 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 12,530 | 400,951.606 USD |
| 4 | Ireland | 20,932 | 310,455.94 USD |
| 5 | Austria | 5,648 | 202,042.549 USD |
Frozen Crab Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
0 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Crab in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 90.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Crab in Germany
5 sampled Frozen Crab import transactions in Germany provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Crab sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2026-01-10: 5.90 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 15.76 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 15.76 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 8.20 USD / kg, 2025-12-07: 5.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-10 | CRA* ****** ****** ***************** ******** *** **** ******* *** *** * ** * ********* ** *** ************ | 5.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-10 | Fro*** ***** ****** ***** | 15.76 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-10 | Fro*** ***** ****** ***** | 15.76 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-10 | FRO*** ***** | 8.20 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-07 | FRO*** ***** | 5.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Frozen Crab in Germany (HS Code 030614)
Track 3 years of Frozen Crab import volume and value in Germany to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 313,820 | 6,101,816 USD |
| 2023 | 291,646 | 5,011,100 USD |
| 2022 | 572,329 | 8,911,633 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Frozen Crab to Germany (HS Code 030614) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Frozen Crab to Germany.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 124,250 | 4,186,381.354 USD |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 19,613 | 285,305.748 USD |
| 3 | Vietnam | 21,162 | 198,518.318 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 14,316 | 189,549.713 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 8,178 | 124,845.009 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Market
Frozen crab in Germany is primarily an import-dependent seafood category supplied via intra-EU redistribution and direct imports from non-EU origins. Domestic crab resources exist in the North Sea (e.g., edible/brown crab), but they are not a dominant national supply pillar relative to import availability. Market access is heavily shaped by EU official controls for products of animal origin (veterinary border controls) and the EU catch certification scheme targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. From a buyer/compliance perspective, traceability (catch documentation + TRACES workflows), cold-chain integrity, and allergen/labelling compliance are key recurring requirements for placing frozen crab on the German market.
Market RoleNet importer and import-dependent consumer market
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market with limited domestic landings; imports dominate availability
SeasonalityAvailability is largely year-round in Germany because the product is traded frozen; any seasonality in wild-capture supply is partly buffered by frozen inventories and diversified sourcing.
Specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Non-EU exporter/processor (approved establishment) → refrigerated transport (typically reefer container) → entry via EU Border Control Post in Germany/EU → TRACES NT CHED-P and official checks → cold store/distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Frozen fishery products must be stored and transported at an even temperature of not more than -18°C in all parts of the product (short upward fluctuations up to 3°C during transport allowed under EU rules).
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
IUU Compliance HighFor wild-caught frozen crab entering Germany/EU, a missing or invalid catch certificate under the EU IUU regime can lead to refusal of import, detention, or supply interruption; the shift to compulsory electronic handling in TRACES NT (CATCH) from 10 January 2026 increases the operational risk of documentation or workflow errors.Confirm catch certificate applicability and exclusions for the specific product; align exporter/flag-State validation, document numbering, and TRACES NT CATCH submission steps before shipment; keep an importer-side checklist and conduct pre-alert document QA.
Border Controls MediumFrozen crab (as a product of animal origin) is channelled through EU Border Control Posts and TRACES CHED-P workflows; certificate errors, establishment/vessel listing issues, or non-compliance detected during official controls can cause delays, rejection, or increased inspection frequency.Use the correct model certificate under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 (as amended), ensure establishment/vessel eligibility, and pre-notify in TRACES NT with consistent commodity coding and consignment data.
Food Safety MediumCrustaceans are a regulated allergen in the EU, and frozen crab consignments can be subject to official controls for contaminants; non-compliance with allergen communication or EU maximum levels for certain contaminants (e.g., mercury limits applying to crustaceans) can trigger recalls, rejections, or brand damage.Implement label/allergen verification against EU rules, maintain supplier test plans aligned to EU contaminant limits, and retain lot-level documentation for rapid trace-back/trace-forward.
Logistics MediumFrozen fishery products must be kept at -18°C (with only limited permitted transport fluctuations); reefer delays, port congestion, or temperature excursions can create both quality loss and compliance findings during checks.Use validated reefer set-points and data loggers, specify temperature responsibilities in contracts, and route via logistics partners experienced with EU Border Control Post scheduling and cold-store handoffs.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing risk controls and exclusion of IUU-derived products via EU catch certification requirements
- Wild-stock sustainability and bycatch management considerations for crab fisheries depending on origin fishery and gear
Labor & Social
- Human-rights and certain environment-related due diligence expectations can apply to German companies in-scope of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), increasing scrutiny of upstream labor risks in seafood supply chains.
Standards
- IFS Food
- BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to import wild-caught frozen crab into Germany?For wild-caught crab, importers typically need a catch certificate validated by the flag State under the EU IUU rules, plus the relevant official health/official certificate model for fishery products/crustaceans under EU import certification rules. The consignment is also pre-notified and processed via a CHED-P in TRACES NT for entry through an EU Border Control Post, alongside standard customs/transport paperwork (invoice, packing list, bill of lading and, where relevant, proof of origin).
What temperature rules apply for storing and transporting frozen crab in the EU market?EU hygiene rules require frozen fishery products to be kept at not more than -18°C in all parts of the product. During transport, the temperature must remain even at not more than -18°C, with only short upward fluctuations of up to 3°C permitted.
What are key EU labelling and allergen points for crab sold in Germany?Crustaceans are a mandatory-declare allergen in the EU, so crab must be clearly communicated as an allergen where food information rules apply. For fishery and aquaculture products sold to consumers or mass caterers, EU consumer information rules also require details such as the species commercial designation and scientific name, production method, catch/farming area, and defrosted status where applicable.
Sources
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Raw materials: Fresh Crab
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