King Crab Wholesale Prices — Florida Market Data

King Crab is one of the most actively traded crustacean species in the Florida wholesale seafood market, with a 52-week price range of $9.78–$47.48/lb based on 393 transactions tracked across 4 suppliers over a 4-year period.

Current Market Snapshot

Seasonal Price Patterns

Monthly average wholesale prices based on 393 transactions over 4 years of Florida market data.

Month	Avg Price/lb	Transactions
Jan	$21.41	16
Feb	$24.32	26
Mar	$18.29	31
Apr	$22.00	32
May	$18.61	42
Jun	$18.02	45
Jul	$18.68	55
Aug	$20.61	47
Sep	$19.90	22
Oct	$19.44	27
Nov	$19.44	22
Dec	$21.77	28

Peak pricing typically occurs in Jun. Lowest prices are usually in Jan.

Buying Guide

Common Forms

• Legs & claws (cooked, frozen)
• Sections
• Merus (leg meat)

Grades

• 9/12
• 12/14
• 14/17
• 20 up (count per 10 lbs)

Common Abbreviations

KC, K/C, RKC (red king crab), GKC (golden), AKC (Alaskan)

Buying Tips

Size count is per 10 lbs (e.g., '9/12' means 9-12 legs per 10 lbs). Lower count = larger legs = higher premium. Alaskan origin commands 20-40% premium over Russian product. Verify glaze percentage — heavy glazing adds water weight. Golden king crab is a different, less expensive species often sold alongside red king crab. Always confirm the harvest year — older frozen inventory is discounted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average wholesale price of King Crab per pound?

Based on 393 wholesale transactions tracked in the Florida market, King Crab currently trades at $24.13/lb with a 52-week range of $9.78–$47.48/lb.

When is King Crab in season in Florida?

King Crab season: Alaska: October–January; Imported: Year-round. Peak trading volume occurs in Jun. CatchFlow tracks seasonal patterns across 4 years of data to help buyers time purchases.

What grades of King Crab are available wholesale?

King Crab is commonly graded as: 9/12, 12/14, 14/17, 20 up (count per 10 lbs). Grade significantly affects pricing — always verify the grade before comparing quotes across suppliers. CatchFlow normalizes grades across 4 suppliers for direct comparison.

How many suppliers carry King Crab in Florida?

CatchFlow tracks 4 active suppliers of King Crab in the Florida wholesale market, with Iceberg Seafood Co, Inc as the highest-volume source. Compare real-time pricing across all suppliers with a free CatchFlow trial.

What should I look for when buying wholesale King Crab?

Size count is per 10 lbs (e.g., '9/12' means 9-12 legs per 10 lbs). Lower count = larger legs = higher premium. Alaskan origin commands 20-40% premium over Russian product. Verify glaze percentage — heavy glazing adds water weight. Golden king crab is a different, less expensive species often sold alongside red king crab. Always confirm the harvest year — older frozen inventory is discounted.

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