Key Market Indicators
American exports of lobsters are set to reach 61 million kilograms by 2026, a 2% annual growth rate from the 54 million kilograms exported in 2021. This growth rate has been consistent since 1996, when it averaged 0.9% each year. American imports of lobsters are expected to reach 31 million kilograms in 2026, up from 29 million kilograms in 2021. This comes in at an average growth rate of 1.2% each year since 1996, when it was 0.7%. China, South Korea and Italy are the top three countries importing American lobsters.
