Frozen cooked Norway lobster exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked norway lobster by the United Kingdom reached $85.6 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 65 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $85.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $82.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $86.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $84.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $49.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $82.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $86.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $94.0M | 8.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports frozen cooked norway lobster to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $53.5M | 63% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 9.1% |
| Ireland | $4.9M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $3.8M | 4.5% |
| China | $3.3M | 3.9% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $990K | 1.2% |
| United States | $771K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $765K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.38 per kg, close to the world average of $12.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked Norway lobster imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.8 million of frozen cooked norway lobster in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (43%), Vietnam (32%), Ireland (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 43% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 32% |
| Ireland | $611K | 16% |
| Denmark | $162K | 4.3% |
| Tunisia | $47K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $36K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.5% |
| France | $17K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen cooked norway lobster exports (HS 0306.15): 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 0306.15: 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.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked norway lobster exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported frozen cooked norway lobster worth $85.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 65 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked norway lobster from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked norway lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.38 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $12.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked norway lobster from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $94.0 million in 2017 to $85.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $94.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import frozen cooked norway lobster?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Vietnam and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $81.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked norway lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked norway lobster is subheading 0306.15. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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