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Lobsters

Total suppliers

215+

Total Chinese suppliers export

$7.8M+

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Transactions

28

2020-112021-062021-10

Transaction trend for Xiping Opeck Food Co., Ltd.

  • 2020-11: 2
  • 2020-12: 1
  • 2021-04: 3
  • 2021-05: 3
  • 2021-06: 6
  • 2021-07: 4
  • 2021-08: 6
  • 2021-09: 1
  • 2021-10: 2
Amount

2,510.5

2020-112021-062021-10

Amount trend for Xiping Opeck Food Co., Ltd.

  • 2020-11: 540K
  • 2020-12: 763K
  • 2021-04: 2M
  • 2021-05: 2.7M
  • 2021-06: 5.6M
  • 2021-07: 4M
  • 2021-08: 6.3M
  • 2021-09: 990K
  • 2021-10: 2.3M
Main export countries
  • United States (100%)
Main export countries: United States 100%
Transactions

20

2020-072023-072026-06

Transaction trend for Huanghua Tianyuan Marine Wire Mesh Co., Ltd.

  • 2020-07: 2
  • 2020-08: 1
  • 2020-09: 1
  • 2020-10: 2
  • 2020-11: 1
  • 2023-05: 1
  • 2023-06: 1
  • 2023-07: 1
  • 2023-11: 1
  • 2024-01: 1
  • 2024-03: 2
  • 2024-04: 1
  • 2024-05: 3
  • 2026-05: 1
  • 2026-06: 1
Amount

1,022.84

2020-072023-072026-06

Amount trend for Huanghua Tianyuan Marine Wire Mesh Co., Ltd.

  • 2020-07: 942K
  • 2020-08: 454K
  • 2020-09: 478K
  • 2020-10: 1.1M
  • 2020-11: 515K
  • 2023-05: 669K
  • 2023-06: 704K
  • 2023-07: 535K
  • 2023-11: 607K
  • 2024-01: 520K
  • 2024-03: 1M
  • 2024-04: 496K
  • 2024-05: 1.8M
  • 2026-05: 67.4K
  • 2026-06: 312K
Main export countries
  • United States (100%)
Main export countries: United States 100%
Transactions

9

2021-072021-082021-09

Transaction trend for Shanghai Shenli International Tradi

  • 2021-07: 1
  • 2021-08: 6
  • 2021-09: 2
Amount

850.3

2021-072021-082021-09

Amount trend for Shanghai Shenli International Tradi

  • 2021-07: 882K
  • 2021-08: 5.8M
  • 2021-09: 1.8M
Main export countries
  • United States (100%)
Main export countries: United States 100%

Intelligence

China export momentum, destination markets, and regional demand.

China export trend

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China export trend

  • Date 2018-07: Value 159M USD
  • Date 2018-08: Value 206M USD
  • Date 2018-09: Value 298M USD
  • Date 2018-10: Value 337M USD
  • Date 2018-11: Value 301M USD
  • Date 2018-12: Value 339M USD
  • Date 2019-01: Value 426M USD
  • Date 2019-02: Value 378M USD
  • Date 2019-03: Value 242M USD
  • Date 2019-04: Value 243M USD
  • Date 2019-05: Value 289M USD
  • Date 2019-06: Value 213M USD
  • Date 2019-07: Value 192M USD
  • Date 2019-08: Value 236M USD
  • Date 2019-09: Value 326M USD
  • Date 2019-10: Value 270M USD
  • Date 2019-11: Value 313M USD
  • Date 2019-12: Value 297M USD
  • Date 2020-01: Value 0 USD
  • Date 2020-02: Value 539M USD
  • Date 2020-03: Value 70M USD
  • Date 2020-04: Value 125M USD
  • Date 2020-05: Value 267M USD
  • Date 2020-06: Value 0 USD
  • Date 2020-07: Value 0 USD
  • Date 2020-08: Value 0 USD
  • Date 2020-09: Value 369M USD
  • Date 2020-10: Value 453M USD
  • Date 2020-11: Value 294M USD
  • Date 2020-12: Value 370M USD
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  • Date 2021-02: Value 0 USD
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  • Date 2022-10: Value 0 USD
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  • Date 2023-11: Value 0 USD
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  • Date 2024-02: Value 1M USD
  • Date 2024-03: Value 0 USD
  • Date 2024-04: Value 0 USD
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  • Date 2024-10: Value 0 USD
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  • Date 2025-02: Value 0 USD
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Top destinations

  • Canada2.2B
  • Australia2.1B
  • New Zealand1.1B
  • Mexico646M
  • United States501M
  • Vietnam265M
  • Cuba171M
  • South Africa115M
  • Brazil97M
  • Indonesia93M

Top destinations

  • Canada: 2,214,000,000 USD
  • Australia: 2,082,000,000 USD
  • New Zealand: 1,060,000,000 USD
  • Mexico: 646,000,000 USD
  • United States: 501,000,000 USD
  • Vietnam: 265,000,000 USD
  • Cuba: 171,000,000 USD
  • South Africa: 115,000,000 USD
  • Brazil: 97,000,000 USD
  • Indonesia: 93,000,000 USD

Key findings

Largest import market

2.21B USD

Canada · last 8 years

Fastest demand growth

-99.8

Canada · last 8 years

Highest unit price

$50.65 /kg

France · +706.88% vs avg

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Insights

Product insights to guide your sourcing.

  • Product Trends

    Frozen lobster tails, whole frozen lobsters, and peeled lobster meat processed with liquid nitrogen freezing are seeing strong demand in retail and foodservice due to long shelf life. Ready-to-heat seasoned lobster and cooked freshwater crayfish packs also show high growth.

  • Industrial Cluster Analysis

    Shandong (Qingdao, Rongcheng) and Liaoning (Dalian) dominate deep-sea lobster processing and re-exporting. Hubei (Qianjiang) and Jiangsu (Xuyi) lead freshwater baby lobster (crayfish) farming, processing, and seasoned exports, suitable for large-scale standardized foodservice orders.

  • Quality Expectations

    Buyers expect BRC, HACCP, or IFS food safety certifications. Key quality metrics include meat yield (meat-to-shell ratio), precise net weight with ice glazing controlled under 10-15%, and minimal drip loss upon thawing to ensure optimal texture and taste.

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