Crab Prices in Ireland
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (EUR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 8.14 | 7.52 | ▲ 5.0% | ▲ 5.0% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the crab price in Ireland available is US$ 8.14 per kg (7.52 EUR), up 5.0% year-on-year.
Ireland is a significant exporter of crab, ranking 9th out of 81 global exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$30.4 million (3,922 tonnes), accounting for 1.5% of global crab exports. The country is a net exporter, though export value declined by 9.2% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for Irish crab is US$8.1381 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - crab in Ireland
Ireland is a significant exporter of crab, ranking 9th out of 81 global exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$30.4 million (3,922 tonnes), accounting for 1.5% of global crab exports. The country is a net exporter, though export value declined by 9.2% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for Irish crab is US$8.1381 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Ireland exported $30.4M (3.9 kt) of crab▼ 9.2% YoY. That ranks #9 worldwide (1.5% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top crab exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Canada $1.06B · 52.9%
- #2 China $183.6M · 9.2%
- #3 Norway $105.9M · 5.3%
- #4 Chile $82.3M · 4.1%
- #5 South Korea $80M · 4%
Annual export data Ireland · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.4M | 3.9 kt | $7.75 |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 3.9 kt | $8.48 |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 4 kt | $9.29 |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 3.4 kt | $9.8 |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 2.9 kt | $8.15 |
HS Code
crab is traded under Harmonized System code 0306.14. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.