Prepared lobster imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared lobster by the United Kingdom reached $5.1 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.8 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 | $5.1M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 292 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 363 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 232 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared lobster from
Canada alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.7M | 92% |
| United States | $183K | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $129K | 2.5% |
| France | $42K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.89 per kg, close to the world average of $31.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared lobster exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million of prepared lobster in 2024 (34 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 58 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $786K | 52% |
| France | $594K | 39% |
| United States | $87K | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $33K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.3% |
| Macao | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared lobster imports (HS 1605.30): 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 1605.30: Crustacean preparations: lobster, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared lobster imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared lobster worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared lobster to the United Kingdom?
Canada was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared lobster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.89 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $31.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared lobster to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared lobster?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared lobster?
The HS code for prepared lobster is subheading 1605.30. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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