Crab Prices in Japan
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (JPY) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 24.56 | 3,392 | ▲ 54.6% | ▲ 54.6% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the crab price in Japan available is US$ 24.56 per kg (3,392 JPY), up 54.6% year-on-year.
Japan exported 921 tonnes of crab in 2024, valued at US$14.6 million, ranking 18th among 81 global exporters and accounting for 0.7% of world exports. Exports increased by 54.2% year-over-year, and Japan is a net exporter of crab. The latest export unit value is US$24.56 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - crab in Japan
Japan exported 921 tonnes of crab in 2024, valued at US$14.6 million, ranking 18th among 81 global exporters and accounting for 0.7% of world exports. Exports increased by 54.2% year-over-year, and Japan is a net exporter of crab. The latest export unit value is US$24.56 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Japan exported $14.6M (920.9 t) of crab▲ 54.2% YoY. That ranks #18 worldwide (0.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $80M · 4%
Annual export data Japan · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.6M | 920.9 t | $15.89 |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 744 t | $12.75 |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 1.1 kt | $14.61 |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 738.4 t | $15.3 |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 871.4 t | $14.02 |
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.