Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live lobster.
Live Lobster Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$18,246 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $19,084–$24,644 USD/t.
Live Lobster Price History
Live Lobster Prices by Country
Live lobster export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $69,428 Jul 1, 2026 | +90% |
| Canada | $19,653 Jul 1, 2026 | +4.2% |
| United States | $16,818 Jul 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Germany | $17,743 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.8% |
| Denmark | $26,373 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $25,310 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.4% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $21,566 Jun 1, 2026 | +160% |
| Indonesia | $5,236 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| India | $27,732 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.7% |
| Ireland | $29,990 Jun 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Luxembourg | $34,475 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $2,013 Jun 1, 2026 | -21% |
| Netherlands | $29,381 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.8% |
| Belgium | $26,058 May 1, 2026 | +12% |
| Spain | $31,123 May 1, 2026 | +47% |
| Italy | $28,244 May 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Egypt | $26,933 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $8,490 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $42,486 Dec 1, 2025 | +21% |
| Norway | $53,732 Dec 1, 2025 | +23% |
| Singapore | $30,453 Dec 1, 2025 | -20% |
| Sweden | $22,379 Dec 1, 2025 | +15% |
| Greece | $5,501 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $25,597 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Portugal | $42,698 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $3,594 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $61,782 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $41,584 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $21,125 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes live lobster prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Fine dining establishments
Live lobsters are consumed in high‑end restaurants where they are a premium menu item.
Demand driver
Seafood retail markets
Retail seafood counters purchase live lobsters for direct sale to consumers.
Demand driver
Home kitchen consumption
Consumers buy live lobsters for preparation at home, especially for special occasions.
Live Lobster Price Questions
- What defines a live lobster as a commodity?
- Live lobster refers to crustaceans of the genus Homarus that are sold live, fresh, or chilled, whether in the shell or not. It is classified under HS code 030632 as a distinct seafood product.
- How should live lobsters be stored and transported to preserve quality?
- Live lobsters should be kept chilled, ideally on ice or in refrigerated seawater, and the cold chain must be maintained from harvest to delivery. Temperature control prevents stress and maintains freshness for fine‑dining and retail use.
- What are common uses of live lobsters in the market?
- Live lobsters are consumed in fine‑dining establishments, seafood markets, and home kitchens, often prepared whole or as part of premium seafood dishes. They may also be further processed into frozen or prepared products under related HS codes.