Frozen cooked lobster imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $18.5 million of frozen cooked lobster in 2024 (578 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 152 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.5M | 578 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 575 t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 563 t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 650 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 458 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 511 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 444 t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 527 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen cooked lobster from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.1M | 92% |
| France | $815K | 4.4% |
| United States | $541K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $37K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $17K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.10 per kg, close to the world average of $30.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked lobster exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen cooked lobster by the United Kingdom reached $3.1 million in 2024 (179 tonnes). Most of it went to Iceland (24%), Spain (23%), Japan (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $741K | 24% |
| Spain | $695K | 23% |
| Japan | $660K | 21% |
| France | $410K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $169K | 5.5% |
| Denmark | $120K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $86K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $56K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $28K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen cooked lobster imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen cooked lobster worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 578 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked lobster to the United Kingdom?
Canada was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by France (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked lobster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.10 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $30.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cooked lobster to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen cooked lobster?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iceland, Spain and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 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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