The market for global live, fresh, or chilled rock lobster and other sea crawfish imports in 2023 was dominated by China with a large share, maintaining steady imports without variation. Taiwan showed a notable increase of 13.85% year-on-year, indicating a growing interest. Conversely, Austria faced a decline of 8.85%. Other countries like Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland displayed no significant change, highlighting market stability in those regions. This stable demand can be attributed to consistent consumer preferences and unchanged market conditions.
Looking forward, potential trends to watch include an increasing demand from emerging markets such as Taiwan, possibly driven by growing seafood consumption trends and changes in dietary habits. Monitoring this shift, along with geopolitical factors affecting trade, will be essential for understanding future import dynamics.
Top countries in Live, Fresh or Chilled Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 272,290,000 | 2023 | -43.01% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Taiwan | 25,104,000 | 2023 | +4.05% | +13.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11,296,000 | 2023 | +11.45% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 3,857,000 | 2023 | +2% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 913,210 | 2023 | +36.18% | +8.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 316,650 | 2023 | +17.66% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 210,780 | 2023 | -4.7% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 146,570 | 2023 | +6.86% | -8.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 129,960 | 2023 | +27.13% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 47,270 | 2023 | +17.47% | View data |
