United Kingdom - Frozen Lobster - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Frozen Lobster Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Frozen Lobster Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
  2. Frozen Lobster Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
  3. Frozen Lobster Imports in the UK
  4. Frozen Lobster Exports in the UK

Frozen Lobster Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022

The average frozen lobster import price stood at $39,723 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen lobster import price increased by +94.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 48%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($57,059 per ton), while the price for Germany ($23,837 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Lobster Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average frozen lobster export price amounted to $23,600 per ton, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($28,091 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($11,137 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Lobster Imports in the UK

In 2022, approx. 566 tons of frozen lobster were imported into the UK; declining by -12% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 643 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, frozen lobster imports surged to $22M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Frozen Lobster in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada5.35.516.421.359.0%
France3.70.60.40.7-42.6%
United States1.61.81.10.4-37.0%
Germany1.10.40.3N/A-47.8%
Others0.60.81.30.1-45.0%
Total12.29.219.422.522.6%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Lobster to the UK in 2022:

  1. Canada (542.1 tons)
  2. France (13.0 tons)
  3. United States (7.4 tons)
  4. Germany (1.4 tons)

Frozen Lobster Exports in the UK

Frozen lobster exports from the UK declined markedly to 49 tons in 2022, shrinking by -61.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year.

In value terms, frozen lobster exports dropped markedly to $1.1M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61%.

Export of Frozen Lobster in the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France7208016047320.6%
China13179.191318812.8%
Spain1,32024014895.1-58.4%
Ireland95.517255.945.1-22.1%
Hong Kong SAR38.494.148.125.6-12.6%
Portugal1.0N/A21.317.1157.6%
Others46031.649943.4-54.5%
Total2,7651,4182,2881,146-25.4%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Lobster from the UK in 2022:

  1. France (30.7 tons)
  2. China (6.8 tons)
  3. Spain (4.4 tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (2.3 tons)
  5. Ireland (1.6 tons)
  6. Portugal (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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