Frozen cooked lobster exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked lobster by Oman reached $5.1 million in 2024 (263 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 94 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 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 | $5.1M | 263 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 186 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $218K | 26 t |
Where Oman exports frozen cooked lobster to
One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.7M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 42% |
| Maldives | $189K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $40K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.27 per kg, 36% below the world average of $30.13, 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 Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman frozen cooked lobster exports (HS 0306.12): 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 0306.12: Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus 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 lobster exported by Oman?
Oman exported frozen cooked lobster worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 94 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked lobster from Oman?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (42%) and the Maldives (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.27 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $30.13 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 lobster from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $218 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked lobster is subheading 0306.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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