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Fresh Clawed Lobster Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Fresh Lobster
Sub Product
Fresh American Lobster, Fresh European Lobster
HS Code
030632
Last Updated
2026-08-02
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Clawed Lobster market coverage spans 92 countries.
  • 183 exporter companies and 213 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 2,110 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-08-02.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Clawed Lobster

Analyze 2,110 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Clawed Lobster.

Fresh Clawed Lobster Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Clawed Lobster to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Clawed Lobster: Mexico (-17.3%), Netherlands (-12.3%), Panama (-9.2%).

Fresh Clawed Lobster Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Clawed Lobster country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Clawed Lobster transaction unit prices: France (65.05 USD / kg), Canada (40.06 USD / kg), India (25.38 USD / kg), Pakistan (7.00 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Canada-0.4%1,28429.84 USD / kg (112,739.96 kg)29.85 USD / kg (95,174.95 kg)32.31 USD / kg (75,579.82 kg)26.57 USD / kg (203,821.294 kg)33.06 USD / kg (96,933.61 kg)40.06 USD / kg (72,937.55 kg)
India-3.3%32523.99 USD / kg (8,715.65 kg)25.24 USD / kg (9,733 kg)25.99 USD / kg (11,691.2 kg)21.44 USD / kg (5,120 kg)25.42 USD / kg (8,559 kg)25.38 USD / kg (3,570.9 kg)
United States+2.8%4517.57 USD / kg (10,973.164 kg)21.10 USD / kg (6,271.497 kg)15.00 USD / kg (1,636.8 kg)27.29 USD / kg (2,900.391 kg)- (-)- (-)
Pakistan-0.2%2186.94 USD / kg (1,990 kg)6.94 USD / kg (9,599 kg)6.95 USD / kg (2,285 kg)6.98 USD / kg (872 kg)6.99 USD / kg (2,497 kg)7.00 USD / kg (1,642 kg)
France+5.1%2958.71 USD / kg (128.88 kg)47.28 USD / kg (276.11 kg)65.00 USD / kg (77.33 kg)42.60 USD / kg (254.73 kg)71.78 USD / kg (32.05 kg)65.05 USD / kg (3.3 kg)
Netherlands-12.3%3136.27 USD / kg (61.78 kg)36.84 USD / kg (74.92 kg)37.79 USD / kg (12.3 kg)36.28 USD / kg (933.46 kg)38.55 USD / kg (6.4 kg)- (-)
Mexico-17.3%12736.00 USD / kg (7,481.94 kg)31.16 USD / kg (39,344 kg)28.85 USD / kg (19,552 kg)32.98 USD / kg (18,080 kg)- (-)- (-)
Panama-9.2%414.55 USD / kg (11,350 kg)4.66 USD / kg (8,820 kg)4.84 USD / kg (6,650 kg)4.86 USD / kg (3,080 kg)- (-)- (-)
Poland-732.27 USD / kg (122.58 kg)33.82 USD / kg (231.54 kg)- (-)34.41 USD / kg (490.94 kg)- (-)- (-)
Vietnam-3- (-)23.50 USD / kg (252 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Clawed Lobster Global Supply Chain Coverage
396 companies
183 exporters and 213 importers are mapped for Fresh Clawed Lobster.
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Fresh Clawed Lobster Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

183 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Clawed Lobster. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Clawed Lobster Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 183 total exporter companies in the Fresh Clawed Lobster supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetailTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingHORECARetail
Fresh Clawed Lobster Global Exporter Coverage
183 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Clawed Lobster supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Clawed Lobster (HS Code 030632) in 2024

For Fresh Clawed Lobster in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada43,467,393 kg863,467,247.52 USD
2United States28,749,650 kg536,742,090 USD
3United Kingdom2,416,845 kg63,252,036.94 USD
4Netherlands1,423,880 kg36,020,001.385 USD
5Hong Kong980,315 kg23,338,782.476 USD
6Ireland603,049.048 kg13,563,218.624 USD
7Germany493,332 kg10,722,691.865 USD
8India147,990 kg4,113,812.277 USD
9Namibia45,432 kg4,082,978.793 USD
10Myanmar [Burma]207,083 kg3,556,932.488 USD

Fresh Clawed Lobster Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Clawed Lobster Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

213 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Clawed Lobster demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Clawed Lobster Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-15
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-22
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-22
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-29
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-02
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
213 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Clawed Lobster.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Clawed Lobster (HS Code 030632) in 2024

For Fresh Clawed Lobster in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States19,709,059 kg356,983,965 USD
2Canada15,186,690 kg244,352,586.564 USD
3Hong Kong3,790,832 kg112,851,290.533 USD
4Italy2,719,995 kg65,895,197.931 USD
5Spain2,408,363.83 kg53,056,693.589 USD
6South Korea1,453,870.65 kg41,154,261 USD
7Belgium605,058.75 kg17,301,892.026 USD
8Netherlands1,333,035.718 kg14,953,665.128 USD
9Japan489,328 kg14,516,493.329 USD
10United Kingdom526,985 kg13,773,926.582 USD

Fresh Clawed Lobster Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Clawed Lobster origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Clawed Lobster

Fresh Clawed Lobster Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Clawed Lobster wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Clawed Lobster wholesale unit prices: Spain (79.01 USD / kg), France (66.85 USD / kg), South Korea (47.35 USD / kg), Turkiye (45.88 USD / kg), Ukraine (13.51 USD / kg).
Country2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Spain66.57 USD / kg63.18 USD / kg62.98 USD / kg79.34 USD / kg80.77 USD / kg79.01 USD / kg
France61.20 USD / kg60.97 USD / kg63.33 USD / kg70.27 USD / kg68.09 USD / kg66.85 USD / kg
South Korea35.38 USD / kg36.27 USD / kg-35.63 USD / kg44.22 USD / kg47.35 USD / kg
Turkiye51.60 USD / kg58.12 USD / kg---45.88 USD / kg
Ukraine14.12 USD / kg13.97 USD / kg13.85 USD / kg13.80 USD / kg-13.51 USD / kg

Fresh Clawed Lobster Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Clawed Lobster wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Spain73.59 USD / kg60.61 USD / kg87.20 USD / kg+7.5%
2France65.24 USD / kg33.52 USD / kg108.91 USD / kg+10.4%
3South Korea39.26 USD / kg7.80 USD / kg59.90 USD / kg+7.5%
4Turkiye54.36 USD / kg30.38 USD / kg85.60 USD / kg-8.7%
5Ukraine13.69 USD / kg13.12 USD / kg14.18 USD / kg-2.1%

Latest Fresh Clawed Lobster Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Clawed Lobster wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-07-01LAN****** ***** ******* ********* ****** * ******* ******97.10 USD / kg
2026-07-01가재 ****** * *** *** ** ***** **135.16 USD / kg
2026-07-01LAN****** **** ******* ********* ****** * ******* ******85.68 USD / kg
2026-07-01HOM*** ****** ******* * ****** * ******* ******41.13 USD / kg
2026-07-01가재 ****** * *************** ****520.02 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupMarine crustacean (clawed lobster)
Scientific NameHomarus americanus (American lobster) and Homarus gammarus (European lobster)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Wild capture in cold-temperate marine waters, typically benthic habitats; harvested primarily with pots/traps in the Northwest and Northeast Atlantic.
Main VarietiesAmerican lobster (Homarus americanus), European lobster (Homarus gammarus)
Consumption Forms
  • Live for cooking (boiled/steamed) in foodservice and home preparation
  • Chilled cooked lobster (meat or whole) as an alternative channel product
  • Frozen whole/tails/meat as a substitute form when live logistics are constrained
Grading Factors
  • Shell condition (hard-shell vs firm-shell/new-shell vs soft-shell)
  • Size/weight band
  • Vitality and survival on arrival
  • Physical condition (missing claws/legs, shell damage)
  • Compliance with local fishery rules (e.g., minimum size; protection of egg-bearing females where applicable)

Market

Fresh clawed lobster in global trade is dominated by North Atlantic supply, with Canada and the United States the leading exporters of live/fresh/chilled Homarus lobsters in recent UN Comtrade reporting. Demand is concentrated in China and other East Asian live-seafood channels, alongside large import demand in the United States and key European markets such as France and the Netherlands (often as a distribution hub). Trade flows are highly sensitive to live-shipment logistics, mortality risk, and short quality windows, which can quickly translate into price volatility. Policy and market-access shifts (including tariff changes) and environmental change in the Northwest Atlantic are material drivers of trade risk and sourcing strategy.
Market GrowthMixed (recent trade cycles)high-end demand-driven trade with pronounced volatility from policy shifts, live-logistics constraints, and China-market dynamics
Major Producing Countries
  • CanadaMajor capture-fishery producer and the leading exporter in UN Comtrade trade for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622); Atlantic Canada is a key supply base for American lobster (Homarus americanus).
  • United StatesMajor capture-fishery producer and the second-largest exporter in UN Comtrade trade for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622); American lobster fishery spans the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
  • United KingdomImportant European source and exporter for clawed lobster (notably European lobster, Homarus gammarus), and a top exporter in UN Comtrade trade for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622).
  • FranceEuropean producer of European lobster (Homarus gammarus) and a trade hub/market participant; appears among top exporters and importers in UN Comtrade trade for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622).
  • IrelandNorth-East Atlantic producer associated with European lobster fisheries; appears among exporters in UN Comtrade trade for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622).
Major Exporting Countries
  • CanadaLargest exporter of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; also described by FAO GLOBEFISH as the largest exporter of North American lobsters (Homarus americanus).
  • United StatesSecond-largest exporter of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; competes in both European and Asian live markets per FAO GLOBEFISH.
  • United KingdomTop European exporter of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting.
  • NetherlandsMajor re-export and distribution hub for European seafood trade; among top exporters of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting.
  • FranceAmong top exporters of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; also a major EU destination market.
Major Importing Countries
  • ChinaLargest importer of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; a key driver of global live-lobster trade conditions per FAO GLOBEFISH.
  • United StatesSecond-largest importer of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; also imports large volumes from Canada.
  • CanadaAmong the top importers of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; includes cross-border trade with the United States and internal redistribution.
  • FranceMajor European importer of non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622) in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting; high-value foodservice and retail demand.
  • Hong KongImportant premium live-seafood trading and consumption hub; a significant importer in 2023 UN Comtrade/WITS reporting for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622).

Specification

Major VarietiesAmerican lobster (Homarus americanus), European lobster (Homarus gammarus)
Physical Attributes
  • Live product quality is strongly linked to vitality (movement/response), intact claws and appendages, and absence of visible damage.
  • Shell condition is commercially significant (hard-shell vs firm-shell/new-shell vs soft-shell) and influences perceived meat fullness and transit resilience.
  • Claw banding is commonly used in trade to reduce injury and cannibalism during holding and transport.
Compositional Metrics
  • Meat fullness/yield is a common buyer expectation and is often proxied by shell condition (hard-shell typically associated with fuller meat and better shipping performance).
Grades
  • Shell condition categories: hard-shell, firm-shell (new-shell), soft-shell (lowest grade often directed to processing).
  • Commercial size/weight bands and count-based ordering conventions are commonly used for price setting and contract specification.
Packaging
  • Live: packed in insulated/waxed corrugated cartons with absorbent/moist liners and cooling media, with claws banded; shipped by air and/or refrigerated ground transport with tight time-to-market control.
  • For chilled cooked alternatives (outside this fresh-live focus): vacuum-packed or MAP formats may be used, but are distinct from live export specifications.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Trap fishery harvest -> onboard holding -> dealer/processor grading (shell condition, size, vitality) -> live holding (seawater tanks/pounds) -> air/road freight -> importer/wholesaler -> foodservice and premium retail
Demand Drivers
  • Premium live-seafood consumption and gifting/banquet demand in East Asia (notably China and Hong Kong).
  • Holiday and event-driven demand in North America and Europe, with buyers shifting between live and processed forms depending on price and logistics.
  • Perceived quality differentiation by shell condition (hard-shell versus firm-shell) and associated mortality/quality outcomes highlighted in trade reporting.
Temperature
  • Live lobster logistics require cool, moist handling with continuous cold-chain discipline while avoiding freezing and minimizing handling stress to reduce mortality.
  • Delays at ports/air hubs and temperature excursions are high-impact because the product’s sellability depends on survival and condition on arrival.
Atmosphere Control
  • Live holding relies on oxygenated seawater systems; for boxed live transport, pack design focuses on controlling dehydration and metabolic stress during transit.
Shelf Life
  • Short, logistics-limited shelf life for live product: survival and condition can deteriorate quickly with delays, poor handling, or temperature stress.
  • FAO GLOBEFISH notes higher mortality risk for firm-shell live lobsters relative to hard-shell product in trade channels.

Risks

Climate HighOcean warming and related ecosystem change in the Northwest Atlantic can reduce local abundance, shift lobster distribution, and increase disease susceptibility, creating supply volatility for a trade that is heavily reliant on North Atlantic clawed lobster.Use multi-origin sourcing strategies (Northwest Atlantic and Northeast Atlantic where feasible), maintain product-form flexibility (live vs frozen/cooked) in contracts, and monitor ocean-temperature and stock indicators used by fisheries managers.
Supply Concentration HighGlobal live/fresh clawed lobster exports are highly concentrated in Canada and the United States, so regional shocks (weather, stock shifts, management measures, or port/transport disruption) can quickly tighten global availability.Diversify supplier portfolios across regions and seasons, pre-qualify alternative forms (frozen/cooked) for continuity, and build contingency plans for rapid reallocation across destinations.
Logistics MediumFresh clawed lobster trade is constrained by live-shipment survival and short time-to-market; customs delays, flight capacity constraints, and temperature excursions can cause mortality and claims.Specify maximum transit times, strengthen pack-out and holding SOPs, prioritize reliable air lanes/handlers, and align insurance/claims protocols to live-arrival condition criteria.
Trade Policy MediumTariff changes and market-access restrictions can rapidly redirect trade flows and price signals, especially given the importance of the Chinese market and cross-border North America supply chains highlighted in FAO GLOBEFISH reporting.Track tariff/regulatory developments in key destinations, diversify destination exposure, and structure contracts with policy-change clauses and alternative routing options.
Food Safety MediumWhile live lobster is generally cooked before consumption, supply chains can face food-safety and public-health risks (including temperature abuse during handling and potential biotoxin events affecting shellfish harvesting areas) that can trigger closures and trade disruption.Maintain harvest-area closure monitoring, ensure cold-chain compliance documentation, and implement robust traceability and lot-control from harvest area to importer.
Sustainability
  • Climate change and ocean warming: temperature-driven distribution shifts and increased stress/disease risk for North Atlantic lobster stocks.
  • Ecosystem interactions of trap fisheries, including marine-mammal entanglement concerns and associated gear requirements in parts of the Northwest Atlantic.
  • Long-term stock sustainability and management effectiveness (effort controls, size limits, protection of egg-bearing females) as a prerequisite for stable supply.
Labor & Social
  • Occupational safety risks in small-vessel fisheries and dockside handling (weather exposure, heavy gear, long shifts).
  • Animal welfare scrutiny for live handling, transport, and slaughter practices in some markets.
  • Seasonal labor dependence in processing/packing and live-shipping operations in major producing regions.

FAQ

Which countries are the largest exporters of fresh (non-frozen) clawed lobster in global trade?Canada and the United States are the largest exporters of non-frozen lobsters in recent UN Comtrade reporting (HS 030622), with additional European export activity from countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands (as a hub), and France.
Which countries are the largest import markets for fresh (non-frozen) clawed lobster?China and the United States are the largest import markets in recent UN Comtrade reporting for non-frozen lobsters (HS 030622), with major European demand reflected in imports by countries such as France and hub activity via Hong Kong.
What is the difference between hard-shell and firm-shell live lobsters in trade?Hard-shell and firm-shell describe shell condition after molting: hard-shell lobsters are generally considered higher quality and more resilient in shipping, while FAO GLOBEFISH notes firm-shell lobsters can experience higher mortality during live transport and are often discounted relative to hard-shell product.

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