Over the years from 2013 to 2023, the import of fresh or chilled lobsters to Germany has shown a significant decline from 758.3 thousand kilograms to 472.25 thousand kilograms. The most substantial year-on-year decrease occurred in 2017 with a -21.73% drop, followed by a slight uptick in 2018. However, subsequent years have generally shown a downward trend, with a -2.76% decline from 2022 to 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -2.54%, forecasting a continued decrease to 402.27 thousand kilograms by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changing consumer preferences towards sustainability, potential disruptions in global supply chains, and possible trade policies affecting seafood imports. Monitoring these trends will provide valuable insights into the lobster import market dynamics in Germany.
