| Product Code: ETC088844 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Thailand import trend for the Thailand crab market showed significant growth from 2023 to 2024, with a remarkable 100.0% increase. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at 7.49%. This surge in import momentum can be attributed to shifting consumer preferences towards seafood delicacies and increased international demand for Thailand crab products.

By 2027, Thailand's Crab market is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate of 0.06%, with China leading the Asia region, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

The crab market size in Thailand was worth more than US$ 700 million in 2018 and is expected to grow significantly at a CAGR over 11.6% over the forecast period driven mainly by increasing exports with countries like Japan being major importers along with surge in domestic consumption owing to rising disposable income among consumers. Additionally factors such as availability through modern retail stores across cities including Bangkok & Chiang Mai etc., innovative product offerings like frozen packaged crabs or ready-to-eat marinades will fuel growth opportunities within this segment.
The crab market in Thailand benefits from the country`s coastal location and rich marine resources. The demand for crab is driven by domestic consumption, as well as international export markets. As Thai cuisine gains popularity globally, the export of crab products, both live and processed, contributes to the growth of the market.
Sustainability and overfishing are challenges in the crab market. Unsustainable fishing practices can lead to the depletion of crab populations and disrupt marine ecosystems. Implementing responsible fishing practices and ensuring the long-term health of crab populations is a challenge to maintain a balanced ecosystem.
The crab market experienced disruptions in both domestic consumption and exports due to the closure of restaurants and disruptions in international trade. The reduced demand impacted crab fisheries and related industries.
The crab market in Thailand involves both small-scale fishermen and seafood processing companies. Local suppliers like Blue Star Seafood Co., Ltd. and Thai Foods Group offer a variety of crab products for domestic and export markets.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Thailand Crab Market Overview |
3.1 Thailand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Thailand Crab Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Thailand Crab Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Thailand Crab Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Thailand Crab Market Trends |
6 Thailand Crab Market, By Types |
6.1 Thailand Crab Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022-2032F |
6.1.3 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Blue Crab, 2022-2032F |
6.1.4 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Chinese Mitten Crab, 2022-2032F |
6.1.5 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Gazami Crab, 2022-2032F |
6.1.6 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
6.2 Thailand Crab Market, By Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen, 2022-2032F |
6.2.3 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Canned, 2022-2032F |
6.2.4 Thailand Crab Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
7 Thailand Crab Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Thailand Crab Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Thailand Crab Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Thailand Crab Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Thailand Crab Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Thailand Crab Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Thailand Crab Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Thailand Crab Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Thailand Crab Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Thailand Crab Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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