Frozen cooked rock lobster imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.2 million of frozen cooked rock lobster in 2024 (100 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.7 million.
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 | $3.2M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 137 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 348 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 214 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 123 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen cooked rock lobster from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (19%), Bahamas (19%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $621K | 19% |
| Bahamas | $604K | 19% |
| France | $553K | 17% |
| Jamaica | $550K | 17% |
| Nicaragua | $268K | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $213K | 6.6% |
| Belize | $118K | 3.7% |
| Saint Helena | $79K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $68K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $60K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.08 per kg, 33% above the world average of $24.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked rock lobster exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand of frozen cooked rock lobster in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (35%), France (29%), Switzerland (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $94K | 35% |
| France | $78K | 29% |
| Switzerland | $65K | 25% |
| Austria | $14K | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 1.7% |
| Moldova | $5K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen cooked rock lobster imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen cooked rock lobster worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked rock lobster to the United Kingdom?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($621 thousand), followed by the Bahamas (19%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked rock lobster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.08 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $24.09 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 rock lobster to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen cooked rock lobster?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Switzerland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 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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