Germany Crustaceans Market Insight
Published: 27 May 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)
Germany Crustaceans Market are developing around premium seafood consumption, sustainable aquaculture growth, cold chain optimization, and increasing demand for processed shrimp and shellfish.
Germany Crustaceans Market Insights and Forecasts to 2035
- In 2025, the Germany Crustaceans Market stood at USD 2,284.6 Million, establishing a strong base for future growth.
- It is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.8% over 2025 to 2035, supported by increasing seafood consumption.
- The market is projected to reach USD 3,649.8 Million by 2035, reflecting continuous long-term growth.
Notable Insights for the Germany Crustaceans Market
- By product type, shrimp and prawns are leading in terms of demand and represent about 48-52% of the market share by 2025. Shrimp's leading position is explained by high consumption rates in retail, quick-service restaurants, and the use of these types of seafood in Asian cuisines across Germany.
- According to the product form, frozen crustaceans will continue to dominate the market with around 58%-63% of the market share by 2025. Germans prefer frozen products owing to long shelf-life, stability in prices, and year-round availability.
- Over 60% of German hotels of prestige and luxury seafood dining venues incorporated more dishes based on shellfish into their menus due to increasing preference for high-protein seafood experience among consumers in 2024–2025.
- There were imports in excess of 2.1 million tonnes of fish and seafood in Germany in 2024, indicating heavy reliance on foreign seafood supply.
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- Analysis of Germany’s crustaceans industry including its various segments, import dynamics, price dynamics, and competitive scenario until 2035.
- Insights on growth areas within the crustaceans industry related to sustainable seafood, frozen seafood consumption, horeca sector growth, and premium shellfish consumption trends.
- Analysis of competitive landscape, market forecasting, investment opportunities, and other critical factors for decision-making.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany crustaceans market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offerings, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, including product launches, sustainability initiatives, processing innovations, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and supply chain expansion activities. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in Germany Crustaceans Market
- Thai Union Group
- Clearwater Seafoods
- High Liner Foods
- Royal Greenland
- Nordic Seafood
- Aqua Star
- Deutsche See
- Heiploeg Group
- Mowi ASA
- Seacon Group GmbH
Recent Developments:
- In February 2025, The Mowi ASA extended its partnership with seafood distributors in Europe, improving its presence in Germany with premium shellfish products in the horeca and retail markets.
Market Segmentation:
Germany Crustaceans Market, By Product Type
- Shrimp & Prawns
- Crabs
- Lobsters
- Crayfish
- Others
Germany Crustaceans Market, By Form
- Frozen
- Fresh
- Canned
- Processed & Ready-to-Cook
Germany Crustaceans Market, By Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Seafood Specialty Stores
- Foodservice & Horeca
- Online Retail
Expert Views:
Germany’s crustacean market will register consistent growth during the forecast period due to higher seafood imports, consumers’ interest in high protein food products, strong penetration of frozen seafood, and increased consumption of sustainable seafood.
Author: Komal and Radhika By Spherical Insights and Consulting