Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live rock lobster.
Live Rock Lobster Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$56,258 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $45,137–$56,589 USD/t.
Live Rock Lobster Price History
Live Rock Lobster Prices by Country
Live rock lobster export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $54,696 Jul 1, 2026 | +12% |
| Brazil | $26,991 Jul 1, 2026 | +12% |
| New Zealand | $67,405 Jul 1, 2026 | +9.8% |
| Panama | $12,615 Jul 1, 2026 | +43% |
| United States | $16,324 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Chile | $45,127 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $17,854 Jun 1, 2026 | -23% |
| Indonesia | $23,265 Jun 1, 2026 | -4.2% |
| Netherlands | $30,526 Jun 1, 2026 | +27% |
| Portugal | $50,786 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.9% |
| Spain | $38,537 May 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Ireland | $45,550 May 1, 2026 | +3.4% |
| Japan | $36,730 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $2,797 May 1, 2026 | -43% |
| Thailand | $9,445 May 1, 2026 | -18% |
| South Africa | $35,873 May 1, 2026 | -2.9% |
| Canada | $3,777 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $45,723 Mar 1, 2026 | +43% |
| Norway | $36,688 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $7,181 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $91,012 Dec 1, 2025 | +14% |
| Greece | $6,805 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $30,824 Dec 1, 2025 | +23% |
| Singapore | $52,252 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $53,374 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $2,205 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $6,429 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Oman | $180 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes live rock lobster prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Rock Lobster Price Questions
- What defines a live rock lobster as a commodity?
- Live rock lobster refers to crustaceans of the genera Palinurus, Panulirus and Jasus that are sold alive, fresh or chilled, either in the shell or out of the shell.
- How should live rock lobster be stored to maintain quality?
- It should be kept live, fresh or chilled, and if not sold immediately can be frozen, dried, salted or kept in brine to preserve its condition.
- What basic processing methods are applied to live rock lobster?
- Rock lobsters can be cooked in the shell by steaming or boiling in water, whether they are chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.