Frozen cooked lobster imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked lobster by the United States reached $658.9 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 152 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $862.0 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 | $658.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $552.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $524.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $862.0M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $447.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $590.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $531.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $430.5M | 14.6K t |
Where the United States imports frozen cooked lobster from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $632.5M | 96% |
| Egypt | $22.3M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $627K | 0.1% |
| China | $398K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $224K | 0% |
| France | $85K | 0% |
| Honduras | $65K | 0% |
| Belize | $41K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.67 per kg, 32% above the world average of $30.13. 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 lobster exports from the United States
Exports of frozen cooked lobster by the United States reached $41.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), South Korea (8%), Hong Kong (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.4M | 35% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 7.9% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 6.4% |
| China | $2.1M | 5% |
| Qatar | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Aruba | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $994K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States?
The United States imported frozen cooked lobster worth $658.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 152 countries worldwide, with 64% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked lobster to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($632.5 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belize grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked lobster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.67 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $30.13 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of frozen cooked lobster to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $430.5 million in 2017 to $658.9 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $862.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen cooked lobster?
Yes. The United States exported $41.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, South Korea and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $617.3 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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