Red Crab is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Ecuador to import markets such as United States of America. The category includes Chaceon quinquedens.
Production comes from FAO areas CRR, 21, using Traps, Trawling. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive.
Commercially, Red 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 Red 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
33 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Ecuador
Top Importer 2024
USA
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
132 import / export d.p
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Red Crab refers to traded products within the Chaceon quinquedens 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, Northwest).
What packaging formats are typical for Red Crab?
The most common packaging formats for Red 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 Red Crab typically caught or harvested?
Common catching/harvesting methods for Red Crab include Traps, Trawling. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.
When is the catching/harvesting season for Red 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, Northwest).
What certificates are common for Red Crab?
Common certificates associated with Red 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 Red Crab at the offered price?
Yes. The prices shown for Red 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 Red Crab down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.