Key Market Indicators
Italian lobster exports are expected to reach 73,000 kilograms by 2026, up from 69,000 kilograms in 2021. On average, this is a 0.9% year-on-year increase. Since 1999, Italian supply has decreased by almost 3% annually. In 2021, Italy ranked 22nd, with China taking the lead at 68,900 kilograms. The United States, the United Kingdom and the Philippines respectively took positions 2, 3 and 4 in the rankings. Meanwhile, Italian lobster imports are predicted to drop 0.7% year-on-year to reach 3.1 million kilograms by 2026, down from 3.2 million kilograms in 2021. Since 1999, demand has decreased by 1.7% annually. In 2021, South Korea took the 4th spot with 3.2 million kilograms, with China, South Korea and Italy occupying the 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions respectively.