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Kent plays a significant role in the UK's crab industry, particularly for brown crab (Cancer pagurus) and spider crab (Maja brachydactyla). The county's coastline, especially around areas like Dungeness and Thanet, provides rich fishing grounds. Local businesses, including several small-scale fishing enterprises and merchants, contribute to the supply chain, making Kent a notable source for quality crab.
While Kent has some processing capacity, much of the landed crab is transported to larger processing hubs or directly to markets in London and across Europe. Key landing sites include Folkestone and Ramsgate, which support local fishing fleets. The crab industry in Kent provides employment for fishermen, merchants, and ancillary services, contributing to the coastal economy, with crab often being a valuable export commodity.
Whitstable, Kent