Snow Crab

Snow Crab - Chionoecetes opilio, Chionoecetes bairdi, Chionoecetes japonicus

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Snow Crab is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Russian Federation to import markets such as Japan. The category includes Chionoecetes opilio, Chionoecetes bairdi, Chionoecetes japonicus. Production comes from FAO areas CRQ, 21, 27, 61, 67, CVB, 77, CWJ, 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, Snow 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 Snow 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
208 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Top Exporter 2024
Russian Federation
Top Importer 2024
Top Importer 2024
Japan
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
2,771 import / export d.p
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Items Included

Frozen Snow Crab Legs Chemical treatment
Frozen Snow Crab WR Chemical free Cooked
Frozen Snow Crab WR
Frozen Snow Crab Meat Chemical free Cooked
Frozen Snow Crab Meat Chemical free
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Traps

Traps

Species distribution

Disambiguates products to avoid mix-ups across markets and languages.

Chionoecetes opilio
80%
Chionoecetes bairdi
15%
Chionoecetes japonicus
5%
Packaging & Formats

How the product ships

All available formats per product for planning logistics and processing.

Loose Bulk IQF

Loose Bulk IQF

Printed Bag

Printed Bag

Rider Bag

Rider Bag

Vacuum Bag

Vacuum Bag
Export prices for Snow Crab

Latest reported export values

Real prices for Tilapia by origin and period for budgeting and negotiation.

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Angola
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Denmark
Greenland
Iceland
Indonesia
Jamaica
Japan
Netherlands
Norway
Russian Federation
Singapore
Taiwan, Province of China
Thailand
United States of America
Viet Nam
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Average Custom Price:
$ 0.00 /kg
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$ 0.00 /kg
Difference in price:
-0.0% cheaper
Export Markets

Export markets we cover

Country-level price data, live SKUs, leading ports, and regulatory notes for shipping out.

Canada
Snow Crab from Canada
Export price data
0
Import price data
1,328
Average price data
664
Live offers
10
October 17, 2025
Japan
Snow Crab from Japan
Export price data
2,237
Import price data
467
Average price data
1,352
Live offers
10
August 30, 2025
China
Snow Crab from China
Export price data
1,451
Import price data
69
Average price data
760
Live offers
10
July 19, 2025
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Catching Seasons

When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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Chionoecetes bairdi
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FAQs

What is Snow Crab?

Snow Crab refers to traded products within the Chionoecetes opilio, Chionoecetes bairdi, Chionoecetes japonicus 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, Atlantic, Northeast, Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Northeast, Pacific, Northeast, Pacific, Eastern Central, Pacific, Northwest).

What packaging formats are typical for Snow Crab?

The most common packaging formats for Snow 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 Snow Crab typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Snow 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 Snow Crab?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include April - September, October - May, October - March, November - April. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Northwest, Atlantic, Northeast, Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Northeast, Pacific, Northeast, Pacific, Eastern Central, Pacific, Northwest).

What certificates are common for Snow Crab?

Common certificates associated with Snow 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 Snow Crab at the offered price?

Yes. The prices shown for Snow 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 Snow Crab down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.

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