Frozen crustaceans market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian frozen crustaceans market expanded from 62.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 87.5 thousand tons by 2020. This growth was supported by the entry of new players and the expansion of production capacities, which boosted domestic output. In 2019, export restrictions to China redirected supply to the domestic market, further increasing availability.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reduced exports and shifted consumer preferences toward convenient frozen products, sustaining domestic consumption. By 2021, market volume surged to 122.1 thousand tons, partly due to continued growth in sales of frozen ready meals and state policies promoting import substitution. However, in 2022, the introduction of sanctions and import restrictions caused logistical disruptions and higher costs, leading to a market decline to 104.6 thousand tons.

In 2023, the market stabilized at 105.9 thousand tons. A sharp rebound occurred in 2024, with volume reaching 164.7 thousand tons.

Production frozen crustaceans in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 98.1 thousand tons of frozen crustaceans, marking an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 99.5 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, at 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports frozen crustaceans from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Frozen crustaceans exports from Russia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 55 685 tons, showing only a marginal fluctuation from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 64 368 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 13.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, at 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, South Korea and the Netherlands together accounted for 81.1% of Russia's total frozen crustaceans exports in volume, with the remaining volume distributed among smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels varied 2.3-fold between the low in 2018 and the high in 2021. In 2021, the value of exported frozen crustaceans from Russia reached 1 742 million US dollars, representing a dramatic rise of 70.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a drop of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's frozen crustaceans exports in value terms were primarily directed towards South Korea and the Netherlands, whose combined share reached 91.8% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports frozen crustaceans to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Frozen crustaceans imports into Russia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 80 450 tons, equivalent to a rise of 50.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 98.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Ecuador (25.2% of imports in volume), India (22.8% of imports in volume), and Greenland (18.2% of imports in volume) were the leading sources in Russia's import structure, together accounting for 66.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Imported frozen crustaceans volumes into Russia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 460 million US dollars, representing a 55.9% advance compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 78.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, India (26.3% of imports in value terms), Ecuador (21.4% of imports in value terms), and Greenland (13.5% of imports in value terms) together accounted for 61.3% of Russia's total imports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for frozen crustaceans to Russia.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021