Farmed crabs, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 04312

About farmed crabs, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 04312 covers the production and trade of farmed crabs, a significant industry within the broader seafood sector. Crabs are a popular and versatile seafood product, consumed globally in a variety of cuisines. Farmed crab production plays an important role in meeting the growing demand for this delicacy, complementing wild-caught crab supplies and contributing to food security and economic development in many coastal regions.

Production process

Farmed crab production typically involves the cultivation of crab species in controlled aquatic environments, such as ponds, tanks, or enclosed marine areas. The key steps include stocking juvenile crabs, providing appropriate feed and water conditions, monitoring growth and health, and harvesting the mature crabs. Farmers may also engage in crab fattening, a process of holding and feeding the crabs to increase their size and meat content prior to sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for farmed crab production include juvenile crabs or crab larvae, feed (such as formulated pellets, trash fish, or plant-based materials), water management systems (pumps, filters, aeration), and specialized equipment for handling and processing the crabs. Farmers may also require land, infrastructure, and labor to operate the crab farms effectively.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 04312 is live, fresh, or chilled farmed crabs. These crabs can be sold directly to consumers, restaurants, or 46211 Wholesale trade services of agricultural raw materials and live animals for further distribution. The crab meat and other crab products may also be used as inputs for 10201 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs or 46321 Wholesale trade services of food, beverages and tobacco.

Family tree for farmed crabs, live, fresh or chilled

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/043'>043: Crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0431'>0431: Crabs, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04312'>04312: Farmed crabs, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04311'>04311: Wild crabs, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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