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Bangladesh Crab Industry - Crab & Crustacean Suppliers

103 verified exporters found · Sourced from EPB Bangladesh

Bangladesh exports live, frozen, and processed crab, particularly mud crab - to markets in Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and the EU. The crab export sector is centred in coastal districts including Cox's Bazar, Khulna, and Chittagong.

Bay X Bengal lists verified crab and crustacean exporters in Bangladesh sourced from the EPB registry. Browse with direct contact information, HS codes, and trust score data.

HS Codes:0306

Macro Industry Statistics

FY2025-26 estimate · EPB/NBR aggregate data
Total Sector Value~$50.4 MillionApprox. 5.9 Billion BDT
Share of Total Export Basket0.10%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory+18.5% YoYHigh-performing blue-economy sub-niche

Top Niche / Products — Value & Volume

Live Mud Crabs$41.2 Million~6,800 Metric Tons
Scylla serrata - Graded 200g to 500g+
Frozen Soft-Shell Crabs$9.2 Million~1,100 Metric Tons
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Browse Product Categories

6 categories in this industry
CrabView exporters CrabsView exporters CuchiaView exporters Live Blood ClamView exporters Live CrabView exporters Soft Shell CarbView exporters

Buyer Country Breakdown

ChinaDirect cargo via Hazrat Shahjalal Airport
$38.8 Million~77% share
Hong Kong
$4.8 Million
Taiwan
$2.9 Million
Singapore & MalaysiaCombined
$2.5 Million

District Concentration Share

3Districts
Satkhira (Shyamnagar/Kaliganj)Dominates natural mangrove-fringe trapping60%
Cox's BazarSaltwater holding and feeding zones25%
Khulna10%

Top 10 Bangladesh Crab Industry - Crab & Crustacean Suppliers

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size
1
R.M.R Global
Khulna
EPB EU
2
Innovation International
Dhaka
EPB
3
Chowdhury Ss Company
Dhaka
EPB
4
Farida International
Dhaka
EPB
5
Z.F Trade International
Dhaka
EPB
6
Mariam Export Import
Dhaka
EPB
7
Aquamax Limited
Satkhira
EPB DIFE
8
Farid Nine Stars Agro Foods (Bd) Ltd.
Satkhira
EPB DIFE
9
Monisa Aquatic Trade International
Dhaka
EPB DIFE
10
Gazi Enterprise
Dhaka
EPB DIFE
See All 103 Exporters See the Full Top 25 Ranking

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bangladesh export live crabs?

Yes. Bangladesh exports live mud crab, as well as frozen and processed crab, mainly to China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. The export is regulated by the EPB and the Department of Fisheries.

What HS code is used for crab exports from Bangladesh?

Crabs exported from Bangladesh fall primarily under HS code 0306 (crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine).