Lobster
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GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - October 2025
02/10/2025
During January to June 2025, a total of 35 430 tonnes of live lobster were exported from Canada as compared to 38 220 tonnes and 45 920 tonnes in the corresponding periods of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Lobster Council of Canada describes total lobster exports during this period as being “generally flat” year-on-year.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - August 2025
05/09/2025
Overall trade in lobster during the first quarter of the year was strong, masking the undercurrents caused by a complex and evolving landscape with its shifts in trade flows, intense competition between suppliers for the huge Chinese market, the enhanced tariffs in the United States of America with effect from the second quarter of the year, as well as changing consumer preferences based on pricing.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - May 2025
20/05/2025
In 2024, global lobster trade remained strong, reaching 185 320 tonnes in export volume. Chinese demand was not deterred by a weakening economy, as exemplified by the huge influx of Australian rock lobster in January–March 2025 at 2 779 tonnes, following the lifting of a four-year ban on its imports.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - February 2025
07/03/2025
Supplies in North America could be affected by possible US tariffs on Canadian product. Meanwhile, Australia welcomes resumption of exports to China.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - December 2024
28/11/2024
Supplies are likely to tighten a bit in the near future, which would bring prices back up from the very low levels in July. The long-term outlook for the lobster market is very optimistic, but again, supplies may become a big problem if demand is to be satisfied.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - September 2024
10/11/2024
New minimum weight requirements for lobster in the United States of America may put a squeeze on supplies, especially if Canada adopts the same regulation. This would undoubtedly push prices upwards. On the other hand, as China is considering lifting its ban on Australian rock lobster, North American lobster may face some competition in that market.
Key news
Lobster: Supply shortage and very high prices
14/06/2024
Poor landings during the winter have led to tight supplies of North American lobsters this spring. Consequently, prices have risen very high, and are...
Lobster trade slowing down
17/01/2024
Canada is by far the largest exporter of live and frozen North American lobsters (Homarus americanus), followed by the United States of America.
Reduced US landings will open new opportunities for Canadian suppliers
25/10/2023
Lobster landings in the United States of America are on a declining trend, but demand in the domestic market as well as in export markets like China...