Brown Crab is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Ireland to import markets such as Viet Nam. The category includes Cancer pagurus.
Production comes from FAO areas CRE, 27, 34, 37, using Traps. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive.
Commercially, Brown Crab is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, Vacuum Bag, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs.
Based on recent trade data, export prices for Brown Crab products on this page average around N/A per kg, typically ranging from N/A to N/A depending on origin, size, specification and contract terms.
Active suppliers
12 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Ireland
Top Importer 2024
Viet Nam
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
220 import / export d.p
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Brown Crab refers to traded products within the Cancer pagurus category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, Vacuum Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Atlantic, Northeast, Atlantic, Eastern Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea).
What packaging formats are typical for Brown Crab?
The most common packaging formats for Brown Crab include Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, Vacuum Bag. Packaging affects logistics cost, cold-chain handling, storage efficiency, and how buyers position the product (bulk vs. retail-ready).
How is Brown Crab typically caught or harvested?
Common catching/harvesting methods for Brown Crab include Traps. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.
When is the catching/harvesting season for Brown Crab?
Typical catching/harvesting seasons include January - December. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Northeast, Atlantic, Eastern Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea).
What certificates are common for Brown Crab?
Common certificates associated with Brown Crab include Marine Stewardship Council, Halal. Certificate requirements depend on your buyer, destination market, and whether you’re targeting specific retail or foodservice standards.
Can I actually buy Brown Crab at the offered price?
Yes. The prices shown for Brown Crab come from real, live offers and reflect what suppliers are currently willing to sell.
Seafood prices depend on the exact spec (cut, size, packaging, origin, delivery terms). If the spec changes, the price changes. Tracea uses AI to standardize Brown Crab down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.