Parent Product
Frozen Crab
HS Code
030614
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Stone Crab market coverage spans 120 countries.
- 8 exporter companies and 10 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 32 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Stone Crab
Analyze 32 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Stone Crab.
Frozen Stone Crab Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Stone Crab: Vietnam (+11.9%), Mexico (+10.7%).
Frozen Stone Crab Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Frozen Stone Crab transaction unit prices: Chile (18.49 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.00 USD / kg (11,520 kg) | 2.11 USD / kg (44,800 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 18.49 USD / kg (34,445 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +10.7% | 18 | 31.54 USD / kg (1,672 kg) | 31.23 USD / kg (3,390 kg) | - (-) | 41.80 USD / kg (560 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +11.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 13.74 USD / kg (16,656 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Stone Crab Global Supply Chain Coverage
18 companies
8 exporters and 10 importers are mapped for Frozen Stone Crab.
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Frozen Stone Crab Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
8 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Stone Crab. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Stone Crab Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-29
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Crab, Frozen Stone Crab
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Crab, Frozen Stone Crab
(Norway)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-26
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Turkiye, South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Crab, Frozen Lobster, Frozen Crayfish +5
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-14
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam, United States, Philippines, Mexico
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Crab, Frozen Hake +5
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood PackagingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam, United States, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Frozen Sea Whelk, Frozen Snail, Frozen Scallops +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Colombia, Panama, Canada
Supplying Products: Frozen Crab, Dried Sea Cucumber, Churros +5
Frozen Stone Crab Global Exporter Coverage
8 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Stone Crab (HS Code 030614) in 2024
For Frozen Stone 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 Stone Crab Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Stone Crab Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
10 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Stone Crab demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Stone Crab Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-18
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, South Korea, India
(Norway)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-22
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, Turkiye, South Korea
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-02
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
10 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Stone Crab.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Stone Crab (HS Code 030614) in 2024
For Frozen Stone 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 Stone Crab Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupMarine crustaceans (crabs)
Scientific NameMenippe mercenaria; Menippe adina
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Shallow coastal marine habitats, including reefs and hard-bottom areas in subtropical/warm-temperate waters
- Product availability is driven by wild fishery conditions rather than cultivation
Main VarietiesFlorida stone crab, Gulf stone crab
Consumption Forms
- Cooked claws served chilled or reheated (foodservice and home consumption)
- Picked crab meat applications where supplied (e.g., dips and prepared dishes)
Grading Factors
- Claw size/weight grade
- Shell integrity (breakage/cracks)
- Meat fill/yield (buyer assessment)
- Frozen condition (dehydration/freezer burn) and glaze condition when applicable
Market
Frozen stone crab is a niche, high-value crustacean product most closely associated with the U.S. (especially Florida) trap fishery, where claws are typically cooked and then frozen for distribution. Supply is structurally constrained by fishery management rules and a strongly seasonal harvest window, which can tighten availability and increase price volatility during peak demand periods. Product-specific global trade is difficult to isolate in many customs datasets because it is often reported within broader “frozen crab” categories rather than as “stone crab” explicitly. The market is therefore shaped as much by regulated supply and cold-chain execution as by broad global aquaculture expansion trends seen in other seafood categories.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesKey commercial supply associated with Florida’s stone crab fishery; product often marketed as cooked claws and distributed frozen.
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesExports exist but may be statistically captured under broader frozen crab HS categories rather than stone-crab-specific codes.
Supply Calendar
- Florida (United States):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MaySeasonal fishery with regulated open season; frozen inventories help extend availability beyond the harvest window.
Specification
Major VarietiesFlorida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria), Gulf stone crab (Menippe adina)
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded as claws (not whole crab) with hard shell and sweet, firm meat
- Shell integrity and claw size are primary quality cues for buyers
Compositional Metrics
- Meat fill/yield and dehydration/freezer-burn condition are common acceptance considerations in frozen trade
- Glaze level (when used) may be specified contractually to protect against dehydration in frozen storage
Grades
- Commercial size grading commonly uses claw size categories and/or count-per-weight conventions (terminology varies by supplier and market)
Packaging
- Foodservice-oriented cartons with inner poly bags; packed by size grade
- Frozen product may be glazed and packed to protect against dehydration and physical damage
ProcessingCommonly cooked prior to freezing; strict cold-chain control is required to preserve texture and prevent quality loss
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Trap fishery landing -> claw removal (crab typically returned to water where required/allowed) -> cooking -> rapid chilling -> freezing -> glazing (optional) -> packaging -> frozen storage -> refrigerated export/import distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premium seafood positioning in foodservice and specialty retail
- Seasonal menu demand and holiday/event-driven consumption
- Preference for convenient, ready-to-serve cooked claws (after thawing/reheating)
Temperature
- Maintain frozen storage and transport at or below -18°C to protect quality and limit dehydration
- Avoid temperature cycling that can cause drip loss, texture degradation, and freezer burn
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is strongly dependent on maintaining continuous frozen storage and minimizing dehydration; buyers typically rely on supplier labeling/specifications and cold-chain verification
Risks
Supply Concentration HighCommercial stone crab supply is closely tied to a limited set of regulated fisheries (notably Florida in the U.S.) with a strongly seasonal harvest window; management changes, stock impacts, or disruptions in key landing/processing corridors can rapidly tighten global availability for this niche product.Contract seasonal volumes early, build frozen inventory buffers, qualify alternate suppliers within the broader frozen crab category where acceptable, and verify traceability to avoid substitution risk.
Climate MediumHurricanes, marine heat events, and changing coastal conditions can disrupt fishing effort, damage port infrastructure, and affect local crab populations and catchability, creating volatile supply for a product with limited origin diversity.Monitor seasonal storm outlooks and regional fishery updates; diversify landing points and maintain contingency cold-storage and logistics plans.
Food Safety MediumCrustaceans are a major allergen category, and temperature abuse in cooked-then-frozen products increases spoilage and food safety risk; non-compliance can lead to border detentions or recalls.Require HACCP-based controls, validated cooking/chilling processes, allergen labeling compliance, and cold-chain temperature monitoring from processor to destination.
Product Integrity MediumSpecies substitution and mislabeling can occur when stone crab is traded through aggregated “frozen crab” channels, while dehydration/freezer burn can materially reduce eating quality and buyer acceptance.Use species-level documentation where feasible, adopt robust labeling and chain-of-custody controls, and specify glazing, packaging, and temperature-control requirements in purchase contracts.
Sustainability
- Fishery sustainability and stock health depend on effective trap management, enforcement, and environmental conditions in key producing areas
- Animal welfare and discard-mortality scrutiny related to claw-only harvesting practices
- Gear impacts (lost/abandoned traps) and bycatch/entanglement risk management expectations
Labor & Social
- Worker safety risks in small-vessel fisheries and seafood processing operations
- Traceability and due-diligence expectations in major markets for seafood supply chains (documentation of legal harvest and chain-of-custody)
FAQ
Why is frozen stone crab supply highly seasonal even though it is traded frozen?Supply is seasonal because key fisheries operate under regulated open seasons and management constraints; freezing extends distribution beyond the harvest months, but it does not create new supply if catches are limited.
What are the main “stone crab” species commonly referenced in trade?Two commonly referenced commercial species are Florida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) and Gulf stone crab (Menippe adina), which are often sold as cooked claws and distributed frozen.
What is the most important logistics requirement for frozen stone crab?Maintaining an uninterrupted frozen cold chain (commonly at or below -18°C) is critical to prevent dehydration/freezer burn and quality loss in cooked-then-frozen claws.
Sources
Frozen Stone Crab Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Canada, United States, China, South Korea, Norway, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Spain, Vietnam, Chile, Denmark, France, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland, Myanmar [Burma], Malaysia, Bahrain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Tunisia, Sweden, Netherlands, Singapore, Italy, Mexico, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Madagascar, New Zealand, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Greece, India, Maldives, Austria, Colombia, Brazil, Israel, Brunei, Finland, Senegal, Bahamas, Macao, Mozambique, Qatar, Mauritius, Bulgaria, Egypt, Lithuania, Morocco, Turkiye, Kenya, Cyprus, Ecuador, Belize, Iceland, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Fiji, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, Cuba, Estonia, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Croatia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Mongolia, Malta, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, El Salvador, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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