- Today's United Kingdom (UK) Lobster Price Per Kg/lb
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What is the price of lobster per kilogram/pound in United Kingdom (UK) today?
The retail price range for United Kingdom (UK) lobster is between US$ 21.44 and US$ 53.59 per kilogram or between US$ 9.72 and US$ 24.30 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of lobster in United Kingdom (UK)
The retail price range in British pound sterling for lobster is between GBP 17.22 and GBP 43.05 per kilogram or between GBP 7.81 and GBP 19.53 per pound(lb) in London and Birmingham.
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Wholesale prices
In 2024, the approximate wholesale price range for United Kingdom (UK) lobster is between US$ 15.01 and US$ 37.51 per kilogram or between US$ 6.81 and US$ 17.01 per pound(lb).
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United Kingdom (UK) Lobster Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price per kilogram of Lobster from the United Kingdom over the last five years has seen a steady decline. In 2011, the price was 19.54 US dollars per kg, but by 2021, it had dropped to 13.77 US dollars per kg. The lowest price was in 2020, when it was 12.09 US dollars per kg. The price has since increased to 15.08 US dollars per kg in 2022. Based on this trend, it is predicted that the export price per kilogram of Lobster from the United Kingdom in 2023 will be around 14.25 US dollars per kg, and in 2024 it will be around 15.41 US dollars per kg.
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United Kingdom (UK) Lobster Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
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Export values for United Kingdom (UK) lobster
The total values in export for lobster in United Kingdom (UK) were US$ 234,241, US$ 246,178, US$ 238,196 and US$ 226,563 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
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United Kingdom (UK) lobster - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
The quantity of lobster sold by United Kingdom (UK) in 2020 was 13,999 metric tons. In 2019 United Kingdom (UK) shipped 18,783 tonnes of lobster. For 2019 alone, the interest in United Kingdom (UK) lobster (seafood category) has gone up, with a change of 2.611 percent compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, lobster's exports went down by -2.88 percent netting United Kingdom (UK) US$226.56m for the year 2019. United Kingdom (UK)'s lobster exports are categorised as:
- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp. and Jasus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted or in brine, incl. in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030621)
- Frozen lobsters "Homarus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030612)
- Lobsters "Homarus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030622)
- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp. and Jasus spp.", whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled (HS code 030631)
- Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", whether in shell or not, dried, salted, smoked or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030694)
- Lobsters "Homarus spp.", whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled (HS code 030632)
- Frozen Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", even smoked, whether in shell or not, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030615)
- Lobster, prepared or preserved (excluding smoked) (HS code 160530)
- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp. and Jasus spp.", whether in shell or not, dried, salted, smoked or in brine, incl. in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030691)
- Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled (HS code 030634)
- Frozen rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp.", "Panulirus spp." and "Jasus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, incl. rock lobster and other sea crawfish in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030611)
- Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", even smoked, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030625)
- Lobsters "Homarus spp.", whether in shell or not, dried, salted, smoked or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030692)
- Lobster (HS code 0306Xd)
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United Kingdom (UK) lobster export values
In 2019, United Kingdom (UK) sold lobster costing 226.56m USD, a decrease of -4.89% from 2018's total lobster export of 238.196m USD. The annual change in value of United Kingdom (UK) lobster between 2017 to 2018 was -3.242 per cent.
The per year change in the amount of United Kingdom (UK)'s lobster exports between 2017 and 2019 was -2.88% when compared to a variation of 2.611% in the growth rate between 2018 and 2019.
United Kingdom (UK)'s share of the world's total lobster's exports in 2019 was 2.5 per cent. The country holds number 7 in world exports of lobster.
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Export markets for United Kingdom (UK) lobster ( in '000$ )
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Import/Export Trends
United Kingdom (UK) is a net importer of lobster. The annual growth of United Kingdom (UK) lobster in value between 2015 to 2019 was 10%, per annum, while annual growth in quantity was 3%, per annum.
United Kingdom (UK) ordered 5,319 tonnes of lobster in 2019.
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Quick facts about UK common lobster
The most popular lobster in the UK is the common lobster Homarus gammarus. Its abundant in the shallow coastlines throughout English waters and has a thick dark blue exoskeleton that espouses yellow spots.
The UK season for these native lobster runs from June to September each year. After the end of the native lobster season, UK seafood outlets source mostly Canadian lobster.
According to Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the common lobster has undergone over-exploitation due to commercial activities.
For the above reason of commercial exploitation, UK fishermen and seafood traders do their best to conserve the crustaceans. For every kilo of lobster that responsible fishmongers sell, they donate a small percentage to the National Lobster Hatchery. This helps recover the stocks.
Other popular commercial lobster in the UK
Apart from Homarus gammarus, there are a few other commercial lobsters in the UK that include:
1. Cornish Lobster
Current price: £18 ($22.01) per kg
From the coast of Cornwall comes this native lobster (mostly Homarus gammarus species) that falls under the trade moniker of ‘Cornish lobster.’ It is relatively long, reaching 50 cm at maturity and can live for a maximum of 15 years.
2. Olive Squat Lobster
Current price: £30 ($36.67) and above per kg of lobster tail
The species Galathea squamifera or olive squat lobster is small as it measures just 5 centimetres. It is available at the end of the UK season up to October. It likes stony crevices located 180 meters deep. For commercial usages, it requires many of these tiny critters to fill a kilogram and so their sales are usually in batches.
3. Spiny Lobster
Current price: £45 ($55.02) to 92 ($112.49) per kg
Because it lacks front claws, this lobster is endowed with defensive spines across its extensive carapaces. It is relatively long at 27 cm, red-to-brown in color and sports yellow marks on its exoskeleton.
4. Scampi Lobster
Current price: £18.18 ($22.23) per kg
The distinguishing feature of scampi (Nephrops norvegicus) is the narrow streamlined body with a bright orange exoskeleton. Measuring 21 cm long, this lobster has large, clawed, front legs. Only three leg pairs sport claws while the rest have none. In terms of sales, most supermarkets sell them either fresh, frozen or breaded.
There is one major difference between native cooked lobster from raw lobster. This is the fact that the seafood loses its bluish tinge and acquires a red color when cooked.
