Lobster Prices in China
US$ 6.43 / kg
45.06 CNY / kg
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (CNY) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Export (unit value) | 6.43 | 45.06 | ▲ 12.8% | ▲ 12.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of January 2024, the lobster price in China is US$ 6.43 per kg (45.06 CNY), up 12.8% year-on-year.
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Lobster Price History & Trend
We don’t yet have a dedicated lobster price series for China. The trend line shown is the closest commodity benchmark, for reference only — we’re collecting lobster prices monthly to build a dedicated history.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — lobster in China
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, China exported $63.2K (9.8 t) of lobster▲ 35.2% YoY. That ranks #33 worldwide (0% of global exports).
$63.2K
Export value
9.8 t
Export volume
#33 / 55
World rank
0%
Global share
$6.43
Avg export price / kg
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top lobster exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Australia $278M · 36.1%
- #2 New Zealand $210.3M · 27.3%
- #3 Indonesia $85.1M · 11.1%
- #4 Mexico $58.3M · 7.6%
- #5 US $32.9M · 4.3%
Annual export data China · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.2K | 9.8 t | $6.43 |
| 2023 | $46.7K | 8.2 t | $5.7 |
| 2022 | $68.5K | 7.5 t | $9.18 |
| 2021 | $20.2K | 7.9 t | $2.57 |
| 2020 | $28.4K | 11.4 t | $2.51 |
HS Code
lobster is traded under Harmonized System code 0306.31. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.