Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live crabs.
Live Crabs Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$12,957 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $8,286–$9,472 USD/t.
Live Crabs Price History
Live Crabs Prices by Country
Live crabs 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.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $31,364 Jul 1, 2026 | -22% |
| Canada | $12,718 Jul 1, 2026 | +12% |
| Norway | $39,531 Jul 1, 2026 | -17% |
| United States | $4,701 Jul 1, 2026 | -3.3% |
| Denmark | $7,102 Jun 1, 2026 | +30% |
| United Kingdom | $7,695 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.1% |
| Greece | $8,599 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.0% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $39,111 Jun 1, 2026 | +197% |
| Indonesia | $8,269 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.8% |
| India | $11,917 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Ireland | $5,742 Jun 1, 2026 | +3.4% |
| Japan | $18,704 Jun 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Malaysia | $2,522 Jun 1, 2026 | +29% |
| Netherlands | $10,759 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.9% |
| Portugal | $5,975 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| Sweden | $2,392 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $77,374 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Chile | $10,000 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $7,310 May 1, 2026 | -6.4% |
| Spain | $7,351 May 1, 2026 | -6.3% |
| Italy | $5,372 May 1, 2026 | -3.5% |
| Philippines | $4,035 May 1, 2026 | -6.9% |
| Romania | $5,612 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $8,134 May 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4,666 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $4,999 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $9,841 Dec 1, 2025 | +20% |
| South Korea | $43,850 Dec 1, 2025 | +7.2% |
| Myanmar | $3,810 Dec 1, 2025 | +0.1% |
| Singapore | $26,511 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $10,732 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $2,264 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $14,543 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $2,704 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $6,280 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $12,370 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $4,756 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Poland | $756 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes live crabs prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Crabs Price Questions
- What defines live crabs as a commodity?
- Live crabs are crustaceans that are sold alive, fresh, or chilled, and may be in the shell or out of the shell.
- How should live crabs be stored to maintain quality?
- They should be kept chilled (near 0 °C) and moist, with continuous temperature control to preserve freshness during transport and storage.
- What are common uses for live crabs in food preparation?
- Live crabs are typically cooked whole, steamed, boiled, or used in seafood dishes such as soups, stews, and salads after being cleaned.