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Mud crab — the prized mangrove crab of Tanzania’s coastal estuaries — supplied whole, fresh on ice or frozen, and sold by the kilo. A premium line for resorts, restaurants and export buyers.
Overview
Mud crab (mangrove crab) is a premium coastal line with strong demand in resorts, seafood restaurants and export markets. We grade by weight and supply it whole, fresh on ice or frozen, planning each order around distance and destination.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our crab is sourced from the mangrove estuaries and coastal deltas along the Tanzanian coast. Sizing and availability follow the season and the catch.
Ordering crab from Samaki Direct
Send your order on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form at least two days before you need it, with the quantity in kilos and the size or grade you want. We confirm availability and the price per kilo for that order, then deliver in Dar es Salaam on the agreed day. It is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh on ice or frozen. Zanzibar, upcountry and export orders are possible on request; upcountry and export transport and clearing are at the buyer’s cost, and Zanzibar follows the Zanzibar price list.
Mud crab is graded by weight per crab and sold by the kilo. It is best ordered for a fixed delivery day, and the two-day lead time lets us grade to the size you serve.
TZS 30,000 per kg
Updated 31 Oct 2026. Mainland (Dar es Salaam) prices. Zanzibar prices include delivery and clearing to your door: see our Zanzibar price list. Guide prices are per kg and start from the lowest line. Prices move with the catch and the size; we confirm today’s price when you order.
Mainland price list (PDF) Zanzibar price list (PDF)Formats & grading
Sold whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned, on an unbroken cold chain. Availability follows the season and the catch; order two days ahead.
- 01Whole, on iceFresh whole crab for kitchens within the cold-chain window.
- 02Sold by the kiloPriced per kg; prices follow the catch.
- 03FrozenWhole frozen crab for distribution and export.
- 04Weight-gradedSorted to the weight bands your buyer needs.
Order crab on WhatsApp
Choose what you need and we write the WhatsApp message for you. We reply with today's price and availability — nothing is ordered until you confirm.
Buyer applications
Resorts
A premium coastal centerpiece.
Restaurants
Weight-graded for consistent plating.
Export
Frozen whole, planned around handling and documentation.
Hotels
Supply arranged around availability and logistics.
Request crab supply
Tell us the product, quantity, format and destination, and our team will reply with availability and next steps. WhatsApp is the fastest route.
Direct: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply live or cooked crab?+
Our standard supply is whole crab, fresh on ice or frozen, priced by the kilo. Tell us your location and needs and we’ll advise what is realistic.
What kind of crab is it?+
Primarily mud crab (mangrove crab) from Tanzania’s coastal estuaries, graded by weight.
How is crab graded?+
By weight. We sort to the weight bands your kitchen or buyer requires.
Is crab available year-round?+
Availability follows the season and the catch. We confirm what’s landing when you enquire.
What is “kaa”?+
Kaa is the Swahili name for crab, including the mangrove mud crab we supply.
How far ahead should I order crab?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store crab on arrival?+
Keep it on ice or chilled at 0–4 °C and use it within a day or two, or freeze it straight away. Frozen seafood should stay frozen until it goes into the kitchen.
Buying guides: How to Source Seafood From Tanzania · Fresh vs Frozen Seafood for Hotels · Tanzania Seafood Exporter: A Guide for International Buyers · Swahili Names of Fish & Seafood · All seafood guides
Talk to us about crab
Message us on WhatsAppHotels, restaurants, distributors and international buyers — reach us for availability, formats and pricing.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +255 756 511 232
- [email protected]
- Origin
- Tanzania — Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar