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Thailand: Frozen Lobster Market 2025

Frozen Lobster Market Size in Thailand

The Thai frozen lobster market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Lobster Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen lobster decreased by -39.3% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,344% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen lobster exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 2,313%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X kg) was the main destination for frozen lobster exports from Thailand, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cambodia amounted to +43.7%.

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for frozen lobster exports from Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cambodia amounted to +43.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen lobster export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 447%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cambodia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +14.0% per year.

Frozen Lobster Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen lobster was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen lobster imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen lobster to Thailand, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen lobster imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled +37.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.8% per year) and France (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen lobster to Thailand, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +44.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+4.4% per year) and France (+24.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen lobster import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen lobster in the world?

The United States remains the largest frozen lobster consuming country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, frozen lobster consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 5.6% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen lobster in the world?

The country with the largest volume of frozen lobster production was Canada, accounting for 89% of total volume. It was followed by India, with a 2.3% share of total production.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen lobster to Thailand?

In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of frozen lobster to Thailand, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of frozen lobster from Thailand?

In value terms, Cambodia remains the key foreign market for frozen lobster exports from Thailand, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR $99), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for frozen lobster in Thailand?

In 2021, the average frozen lobster export price amounted to $17,130 per ton, shrinking by -10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen lobster in Thailand?

The average frozen lobster import price stood at $22,520 per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen lobster market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024