Frozen cooked rock lobster exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked rock lobster by Egypt reached $4.4 million in 2024 (583 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 583 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $981K | 228 t |
| 2020 | $140K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 268 t |
| 2018 | $296K | 68 t |
Where Egypt exports frozen cooked rock lobster to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.0M | 90% |
| United Kingdom | $213K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $81K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $70K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $63K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, 68% below the world average of $24.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt frozen cooked rock lobster exports (HS 0306.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0306.11: Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked rock lobster exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported frozen cooked rock lobster worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 583 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked rock lobster from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and Australia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked rock lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $24.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen cooked rock lobster from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $296 thousand in 2018 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked rock lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked rock lobster is subheading 0306.11. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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