In 2023, the output of U.S. lobster decreased but the value increased significantly

According to statistics from the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), the state produced 42,517 tons of Boston lobster last year, a decrease of 5% year-on-year, and paid a total of US$464 million to fishermen, an increase of 18% year-on-year. The production value of Maine lobster accounts for the total fishery value of the state. More than three-quarters of. ​ Historically, the year with the lowest fishing output for Maine Polon in the United States was 2009, when the catch was 36,820 tons and the output value was US$238 million. ​ Last year, U.S. port prices increased significantly, with the average price at $4.95/lb, an increase of 25% from $3.97/lb in 2022, but lower than $6.71/lb in 2021. ​ "The prices received by Maine lobster fishermen last year reflect continued strong demand for this premium seafood," DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher said in a statement. "Consumers and buyers alike recognize the Maine lobster industry's longstanding commitment to ...