Growth in supplies of Russian crab products to Asia-Pacific markets in 2022

Russian export of crab products to the Asia-Pacific countries grew by a third (+36%) in 2022 compared to 2021 (56,4 ths. tons in 2022, 41,6 ths. tons in 2021) analysis of Fishery Shipowners Association have showed.

According to data from the government statistics websites in 2022 China’s import of Russian crab products reached 23,4 ths. tons (+41% by 2021). South Korean and Japanese import values stood at 18,7 ths. tons (+39% by 2021) and 14,3 ths. tons (+24% by 2021) respectively.

Financial value of imported Russian crab products by countries also increased. In China it grew from 672 to 770 Mn. dollars in South Korea from 453 to 464 Mn. dollars in Japan from 346 to 350 Mn. dollars.

Supplies of Russian crab products to the Asia-Pacific countries, 2021-2022  

Supply to China and Japan dynamics in 2022