Frozen cooked Norway lobster trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen cooked norway lobster was worth $309.8 million in 2024, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $309.8M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $308.1M | 24.1K t |
| 2022 | $343.0M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $312.6M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $170.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $249.0M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $254.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $256.7M | 22.2K t |
Top frozen cooked norway lobster exporting countries
The United Kingdom is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Ireland and Denmark. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $85.6M | 28% |
| Ireland | $65.5M | 21% |
| Denmark | $48.6M | 16% |
| France | $45.5M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $20.5M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $15.0M | 4.8% |
| New Zealand | $4.9M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 1% |
| Morocco | $2.8M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 0.9% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 38% of world imports, ahead of France and Spain. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 74% across 103 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $117.2M | 38% |
| France | $67.7M | 22% |
| Spain | $43.9M | 14% |
| China | $15.8M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $7.4M | 2.4% |
| Croatia | $6.7M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $5.3M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $4.6M | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $3.9M | 1.3% |
| Iceland | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $83.04 per kg and the United Kingdom $11.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0306.15: Crustaceans: frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water. HS 0306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen cooked norway lobster?
The United Kingdom exported $85.6 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Ireland (21%) and Denmark (16%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen cooked norway lobster?
Italy imported $117.2 million in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of France (22%) and Spain (14%). The top three importers together take 74%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen cooked norway lobster?
It was worth $309.8 million in 2024, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $343.0 million. 65 countries reported exports and 103 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen cooked norway lobster per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $83.04 per kg and the United Kingdom $11.38 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked norway lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked norway lobster is subheading 0306.15, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0306 page.
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