Parent Product
Frozen Crab
HS Code
030614
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen King Crab market coverage spans 121 countries.
- 176 exporter companies and 147 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 409 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen King Crab
Analyze 409 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen King Crab.
Frozen King Crab Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen King Crab to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen King Crab: Thailand (+262.4%), Norway (+113.2%), China (-57.6%).
Frozen King Crab Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Frozen King Crab country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen King Crab transaction unit prices: Russia (36.65 USD / kg), Vietnam (29.72 USD / kg), Indonesia (18.07 USD / kg), Panama (16.52 USD / kg), Iceland (14.96 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | +24.1% | 179 | - (-) | 32.92 USD / kg (8,420 kg) | 39.00 USD / kg (2,332 kg) | 37.99 USD / kg (5,310.322 kg) | - (-) | 36.65 USD / kg (36,580 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | -10.3% | 68 | - (-) | - (-) | 21.82 USD / kg (7,420.43 kg) | 22.31 USD / kg (126,193.219 kg) | 14.17 USD / kg (152,421.1 kg) | 10.58 USD / kg (101,298 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +39.7% | 50 | 12.75 USD / kg (106,367.28 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 37.40 USD / kg (70,746 kg) | 14.50 USD / kg (15,758 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Norway | +113.2% | 19 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.23 USD / kg (143,253 kg) | 11.38 USD / kg (72,410 kg) | 12.52 USD / kg (130,476 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | +262.4% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +30.7% | 48 | - (-) | - (-) | 22.22 USD / kg (128,383.2 kg) | 16.54 USD / kg (223,780 kg) | 16.46 USD / kg (91,095.2 kg) | 29.72 USD / kg (45,231.8 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Tunisia | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.65 USD / kg (24,550 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Malaysia | -0.7% | 5 | 3.64 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | 3.64 USD / kg (600 kg) | - (-) | 3.64 USD / kg (400 kg) | - (-) |
Frozen King Crab Global Supply Chain Coverage
323 companies
176 exporters and 147 importers are mapped for Frozen King Crab.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen King Crab, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen King Crab Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
176 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen King Crab. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen King Crab Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 176 total exporter companies in the Frozen King Crab supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: RetailFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Crab, Frozen King Crab
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Frozen King Crab Global Exporter Coverage
176 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen King Crab supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen King Crab opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Frozen King Crab (HS Code 030614) in 2024
For Frozen King Crab in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 69,048,735 kg | 1,057,609,795.177 USD |
| 2 | Norway | 7,992,704 kg | 105,156,537.001 USD |
| 3 | Chile | 4,778,347.62 kg | 82,291,348.44 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 10,529,910.912 kg | 80,014,651 USD |
| 5 | United States | 3,668,066 kg | 57,378,308 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 3,186,269 kg | 42,588,402.76 USD |
| 7 | Ireland | 3,921,661 kg | 30,405,714.504 USD |
| 8 | Pakistan | 11,601,356 kg | 28,818,857.432 USD |
| 9 | Argentina | 1,438,482.1 kg | 28,683,156.64 USD |
| 10 | Netherlands | 2,203,689 kg | 25,210,418.182 USD |
Frozen King Crab Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen King Crab Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
147 importer companies are mapped for Frozen King Crab demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen King Crab Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 147 total importer companies tracked for Frozen King Crab. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
147 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen King Crab.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen King Crab (HS Code 030614) in 2024
For Frozen King Crab in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 70,880,470 kg | 1,069,968,495 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 28,205,209 kg | 472,378,100.217 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 29,077,956.163 kg | 157,465,315 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 1,903,299.151 kg | 36,840,318.821 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 4,130,499.94 kg | 34,522,836.638 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 10,937,616 kg | 32,412,413.19 USD |
| 7 | Denmark | 2,771,593 kg | 32,236,804.278 USD |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 1,686,256 kg | 25,163,756.579 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 1,421,404.01 kg | 16,396,343.231 USD |
| 10 | Portugal | 1,267,016 kg | 9,971,521.99 USD |
Frozen King Crab Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen King Crab origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen King Crab
Frozen King Crab Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen King Crab wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen King Crab wholesale unit prices: France (75.16 USD / kg), South Korea (16.99 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 85.90 USD / kg | 75.38 USD / kg | 75.76 USD / kg | 76.18 USD / kg | 75.50 USD / kg | 75.16 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Korea | 9.14 USD / kg | 13.40 USD / kg | 15.72 USD / kg | 17.01 USD / kg | 17.80 USD / kg | 16.99 USD / kg |
Frozen King Crab Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen King Crab wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 77.76 USD / kg | 72.50 USD / kg | 86.06 USD / kg | +0.2% |
| 2 | South Korea | 15.87 USD / kg | 0.73 USD / kg | 33.92 USD / kg | +3.1% |
Latest Frozen King Crab Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Frozen King Crab wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-05-01 | (선)** ****** * **** ** | 22.32 USD / kg | |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine crustaceans (crab)
Scientific NameParalithodes camtschaticus (red king crab); Lithodes aequispinus (golden king crab); Paralithodes platypus (blue king crab); Lithodes santolla (Southern king crab)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Cold, subarctic marine waters; wild-capture fisheries rather than cultivated production
- Benthic habitat on continental shelf/slope areas; availability varies by stock distribution and fishery access
Main VarietiesRed king crab, Golden king crab, Blue king crab, Southern king crab (Centolla)
Consumption Forms
- Cooked-and-frozen legs/clusters for reheating/serving
- Frozen sections for portioning and foodservice use
- Whole frozen crab in some retail and wholesale channels
Grading Factors
- Species and presentation (legs/clusters, sections, whole)
- Size/weight class
- Meat fill (yield) and drip loss performance after thaw
- Leg integrity (breakage) and shell condition
- Glaze level and absence of freezer burn
Market
Frozen king crab is a premium, wild-capture crustacean product traded globally in frozen legs/clusters, sections, and whole formats, with demand concentrated in high-income retail and foodservice channels. Supply is geographically concentrated in a small number of cold-water fisheries, notably Russia (Far East), the United States (Alaska), and Norway (Barents Sea), with additional Southern Hemisphere production in Chile and Argentina for related king crab species. Major import demand centers include the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, and the EU, with trade flows sensitive to geopolitical restrictions, quota-driven seasonality, and cold-chain reliability. Because freezing decouples harvest timing from consumption, market availability is strongly shaped by inventory management, processing capacity, and logistics costs rather than fresh-season windows alone.
Market GrowthMixed (recent years and near-term outlook)Premium-demand resilience in some markets but highly volatile availability and pricing due to quota-driven landings, trade restrictions, and logistics costs.
Major Producing Countries
- RussiaMajor wild-capture supply from the Russian Far East (king crab fisheries); global trade availability can be constrained by trade restrictions and compliance controls.
- United StatesAlaska is a major producing region for king crab species; supply is quota-managed and seasonally landed.
- NorwayBarents Sea red king crab fishery supplies export markets, supported by established cold-chain logistics.
- ChileProduces and exports Southern king crab (commonly marketed as king crab/centolla in some channels), contributing to global premium crab supply.
- ArgentinaSouthern king crab (Lithodes santolla) fishery contributes to global supply for premium frozen crab products.
Major Exporting Countries
- RussiaHistorically a dominant exporter; exports to key markets are highly sensitive to sanctions, port access, and origin-compliance scrutiny.
- NorwayExports Barents Sea red king crab into European and other premium markets.
- United StatesExports Alaska-origin king crab when domestic demand and quotas allow; also an important import market.
- ChileExports Southern king crab as a premium frozen seafood, often positioned for high-end retail and foodservice.
- ArgentinaExports Southern king crab (Lithodes santolla) as frozen seafood to premium destinations.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge premium market; imports supplement domestic Alaska supply and are sensitive to origin restrictions and traceability requirements.
- JapanMajor premium consumer market for crab products, including king crab legs and sections.
- ChinaLarge import market for premium seafood consumption and a regional processing and distribution hub for some frozen seafood flows.
- South KoreaPremium seafood market with strong demand for frozen crab legs and sections.
- NetherlandsEU trade and distribution gateway for frozen seafood, including premium crustaceans.
Specification
Major VarietiesRed king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), Golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), Blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus), Southern king crab / Centolla (Lithodes santolla)
Physical Attributes
- Large leg segments with high visual premium; leg integrity (breakage) strongly affects grade and yield perception
- Shell condition and meat fill are key quality cues for buyers
- Glaze coverage and absence of freezer burn are critical for frozen presentation quality
Compositional Metrics
- Meat fill (meat yield) and drip loss after thaw are common buyer performance metrics
- Salt level may be specified for brined or cooked-and-frozen presentations
Grades
- Size-based commercial classes (count/weight ranges) for legs/clusters and sections
- Presentation-based classes (whole vs sections vs legs/clusters; raw-frozen vs cooked-frozen)
Packaging
- Vacuum packs or poly bags for retail and foodservice packs, packed into master cartons for export
- Bulk cartons for foodservice distribution; glazing used to reduce dehydration in frozen storage
ProcessingCommonly sold as cooked-and-frozen legs/clusters or sections; some channels also trade raw-frozen product depending on origin and buyer requirementsRapid freezing and stable cold storage are essential to limit texture damage, dehydration, and quality loss
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild capture (quota-managed) -> onboard handling (chilling/holding) -> cooking (often for leg/cluster products) -> blast freezing -> glazing -> cold storage -> reefer transport -> import cold store -> portioning/repack (as needed) -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Premium and gifting-oriented seafood demand in high-income markets
- Foodservice demand for high-value seafood platters and seasonal menu promotions
- Holiday and celebration periods that lift demand for premium frozen seafood
Temperature
- Continuous frozen cold chain is critical; temperature abuse increases dehydration (freezer burn) and reduces texture quality after thaw
Shelf Life
- Commercial shelf life is heavily dependent on stable frozen storage, glazing, and packaging integrity; quality deterioration accelerates with temperature fluctuation and dehydration
Risks
Geopolitical And Trade Restrictions HighGlobal frozen king crab supply is concentrated in a limited set of origins, and trade restrictions, sanctions, port access limits, or heightened origin-compliance scrutiny affecting a major supplying country can remove significant volumes from key import markets and rapidly reprice the market.Diversify approved origins and product species (including Southern Hemisphere king crab alternatives), tighten origin documentation and chain-of-custody controls, and contract for multi-origin contingency volumes with verified cold-chain capability.
IUU Fishing And Traceability HighKing crab’s high unit value creates incentives for illegal harvest and misrepresentation (origin laundering or species substitution), increasing the risk of shipment detention, buyer rejections, and reputational damage in markets with strict traceability expectations.Require verifiable catch documentation and traceability (lot-level linkage from landing/processing to export), use third-party certification or audit programs where appropriate, and implement risk-based supplier monitoring for high-risk origins.
Climate MediumSubarctic fisheries are exposed to climate-driven shifts in stock distribution and recruitment, which can change catchability and lead to abrupt quota adjustments and supply volatility for premium crab products.Track fishery science updates and management announcements from key producing regions, maintain flexible sourcing across multiple fisheries/species, and align contracts with realistic landing and cold-store availability.
Food Safety MediumCrustaceans are major allergens and frozen seafood is vulnerable to cold-chain failures; temperature abuse or poor sanitation in processing can elevate food safety risk and trigger recalls or import holds.Maintain HACCP-based controls, enforce allergen management and labeling compliance, and verify cold-chain monitoring (temperature records) through to destination cold storage.
Logistics MediumFrozen king crab depends on reliable reefer capacity and stable cold storage; container shortages, high freight costs, or port delays can reduce product quality and disrupt delivery schedules for high-value seasonal demand windows.Use validated reefer lanes, build time buffers for peak seasons, set strict temperature excursion thresholds in contracts, and stage inventory in destination cold stores where feasible.
Sustainability
- Stock sustainability and quota management risk in wild-capture king crab fisheries; landings can shift sharply with stock assessments and management actions
- Climate sensitivity in subarctic marine ecosystems (warming and ocean chemistry changes) that can affect recruitment, distribution, and harvestability
- Ecosystem impacts in some regions where king crab has been introduced (e.g., Barents Sea), creating ongoing environmental management scrutiny
Labor & Social
- Seafood labor and human-rights risk in parts of the global fishing and processing supply chain, including exposure to forced labor indicators in some distant-water fishing contexts
- IUU fishing exposure and associated worker welfare concerns where monitoring, control, and surveillance are weaker
- Traceability and fraud risk (origin laundering/species substitution) that can undermine compliance programs and reputational trust
FAQ
Which countries are the main global suppliers of frozen king crab?Major supply is concentrated in a small set of cold-water fisheries, notably Russia, the United States (Alaska), and Norway, with additional premium supply from Chile and Argentina for Southern king crab.
What product forms are most commonly traded internationally for frozen king crab?International trade commonly includes frozen legs/clusters and sections, with product often sold as cooked-and-frozen for premium retail and foodservice channels.
What is the biggest single risk that can disrupt global king crab availability and pricing?Geopolitical and trade restrictions affecting a major supplying origin can quickly reduce available supply into key import markets, causing rapid price swings and forcing buyers to switch origins or product species.
Sources
Frozen King Crab Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Canada, China, Russia, United States, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Norway, Italy, Vietnam, Chile, Greece, India, Pakistan, Armenia, Myanmar [Burma], Costa Rica, Denmark, Ireland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bahrain, Spain, Tunisia, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, Ukraine, Portugal, Philippines, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Singapore, Belgium, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Switzerland, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Maldives, Austria, Turkiye, Brazil, Senegal, Bahamas, Israel, Brunei, Mozambique, Finland, Macao, Bulgaria, Nicaragua, Morocco, Qatar, Mauritius, Egypt, Kenya, Lithuania, Ecuador, Belize, Cyprus, Iceland, Poland, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Czechia, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Mongolia, Malta, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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