Crab Price

Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.

Latest reported price

$20,578 USD/t

As of Jul 2026

HighPrevious 12 months

The latest value is above the typical range of $11,917–$18,837 USD/t.

Crab Price History

Crab Prices by Country

Crab export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.

CountryLatest · USD/tYoY
Australia$9,152
Jul 1, 2026
+17%
Brazil$18,868
Jul 1, 2026
Not reported
Canada$21,449
Jul 1, 2026
+3.0%
Chile$6,869
Jul 1, 2026
-16%
Norway$21,079
Jul 1, 2026
-11%
New Zealand$13,279
Jul 1, 2026
Not reported
Panama$14,010
Jul 1, 2026
Not reported
United States$13,068
Jul 1, 2026
-14%
Czechia$15,050
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Germany$60,414
Jun 1, 2026
+40%
Denmark$18,194
Jun 1, 2026
-12%
United Kingdom$5,047
Jun 1, 2026
-19%
Greece$13,949
Jun 1, 2026
+88%
Guyana$508
Jun 1, 2026
-6.9%
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region$20,238
Jun 1, 2026
+41%
Indonesia$8,941
Jun 1, 2026
-2.0%
India$4,467
Jun 1, 2026
+2.7%
Ireland$6,954
Jun 1, 2026
+11%
Iceland$28,598
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Japan$17,249
Jun 1, 2026
-64%
Mexico$7,432
Jun 1, 2026
-6.1%
Malaysia$12,736
Jun 1, 2026
+184%
Netherlands$11,928
Jun 1, 2026
-2.9%
Portugal$10,072
Jun 1, 2026
+21%
Sweden$10,867
Jun 1, 2026
-19%
Belgium$36,427
May 1, 2026
+61%
Spain$14,662
May 1, 2026
-24%
Italy$6,095
May 1, 2026
+43%
Thailand$12,989
May 1, 2026
+15%
South Africa$6,955
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Colombia$32,940
Apr 1, 2026
+43%
Angola$2,572
Mar 1, 2026
+25%
Bulgaria$1,387
Mar 1, 2026
+6.8%
Philippines$20,691
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Argentina$19,365
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Egypt$14,726
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Pakistan$2,110
Jan 1, 2026
+9.8%
Saudi Arabia$2,662
Jan 1, 2026
Not reported
France$16,146
Dec 1, 2025
+2.8%
South Korea$7,474
Dec 1, 2025
-10.0%
Morocco$32,754
Dec 1, 2025
Not reported
Myanmar$4,433
Dec 1, 2025
-27%
Singapore$28,095
Dec 1, 2025
-24%
Türkiye$5,892
Dec 1, 2025
+43%
Poland$33,315
Aug 1, 2025
Not reported
Hungary$7,700
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Romania$4,100
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Oman$14,726
May 1, 2025
Not reported
Namibia$6,652
Jan 1, 2025
Not reported
Bahrain$3,063
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
China$8,551
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Ecuador$6,691
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Lithuania$30,284
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Nigeria$4,226
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported

What shapes crab prices?

Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.

Seasonality

Seasonal pattern: Yes

The mud crab fishery in PNG operates from 1 November to 30 April, defining the main supply window. Harvested crabs are processed and shipped after the season, creating higher availability in the early months of the calendar year and reduced supply after April. This seasonal rhythm influences market volumes and logistics throughout the year.

Demand driver

Culinary demand for crab dishes

Consumer preference for crab in traditional recipes drives imports and domestic consumption.

Demand driver

Export market growth

International buyers increase demand for frozen or canned crab, especially from regions like PNG.

Demand driver

Seasonal availability

Harvest periods and processing capacity affect supply volumes.

Crab Price Questions

What size must mud crabs meet for export from PNG?
Exported mud crabs must have a carapace width of at least 12 cm; undersized crabs are prohibited.
What are the microbial limits for soft‑shell mud crab?
Total viable counts must not exceed 5 × 10⁵ cfu/g, E. coli not more than 11 MPN/g, Staphylococcus aureus not more than 10³ cfu/g, and Salmonella must be absent in 25 g.
How is crab meat processed for canned products?
Live crabs are received, washed, cooked, cooled, meat is extracted, filled into cans, sealed, pasteurised and stored chilled before distribution.
How should live crabs be stored during transport?
Live crabs are kept in wet bags with mangrove leaves or in aerated/oxygenated containers, kept chilled to preserve freshness.