What is the price of lobster per kilogram/pound in Netherlands today?
The retail price range for Netherlands lobster is between US$ 26.40 and US$ 91.46 per kilogram or between US$ 11.97 and US$ 41.48 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of lobster in Netherlands
The retail price range in Euro for lobster is between EUR 24.39 and EUR 84.51 per kilogram or between EUR 11.06 and EUR 38.33 per pound(lb) in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Wholesale prices
In 2024, the approximate wholesale price range for Netherlands lobster is between US$ 18.48 and US$ 64.02 per kilogram or between US$ 8.38 and US$ 29.04 per pound(lb).
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Netherlands Lobster Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of Lobster from Netherlands has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2018, the export price per kilogram was $17, which increased to $19 in 2019. In 2020, the export price per kilogram dropped to $16, and in 2021, it further increased to $20. The export price per kilogram in 2022 was $22, which is the highest price in the past five years. Looking ahead, it is likely that the export price per kilogram of Lobster from Netherlands will continue to increase in the coming years.
Netherlands Lobster Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
Export values for Netherlands lobster
The total values in export for lobster in the Netherlands were US$ 65,872, US$ 63,625, US$ 59,104 and US$ 64,458 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
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Netherlands lobster - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
The quantity of lobster shipped by the Netherlands in 2020 was 5,563 metric tons. In 2019 The Netherlands shipped 5,546 tonnes of lobster. For the year 2019 alone, the market for the Netherlands lobster (seafood category) has escalated, flactuating by 26.448 per cent compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, lobster's exports increased by 11.77 percent earning the nation US$64.46m for the year 2019. the Netherlands lobster exports are classified as:
- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp. and Jasus spp.", whether in shell or not, dried, salted, smoked or in brine, incl. in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030691)
- Frozen Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", even smoked, whether in shell or not, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030615)
- Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", even smoked, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030625)
- Lobsters "Homarus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030622)
- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp. and Jasus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted or in brine, incl. in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030621)
- Lobsters "Homarus spp.", whether in shell or not, dried, salted, smoked or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030692)
- Frozen rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp.", "Panulirus spp." and "Jasus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, incl. rock lobster and other sea crawfish in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030611)
- Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", whether in shell or not, dried, salted, smoked or in brine, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030694)
- Lobster, prepared or preserved (excluding smoked) (HS code 160530)
- Lobsters "Homarus spp.", whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled (HS code 030632)
- Norway lobsters "Nephrops norvegicus", whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled (HS code 030634)
- Frozen lobsters "Homarus spp.", even smoked, whether in shell or not, incl. lobsters in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (HS code 030612)
- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish "Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp. and Jasus spp.", whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled (HS code 030631)
- Lobster (HS code 0306Xd)
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Netherlands lobster export values
In 2019, the Netherlands shipped lobster worth 64.46m USD, a surge of 9.06% from 2018's total lobster export of 59.104m USD. The annual increase in value of the Netherlands lobster between 2017 to 2018 was -7.106 per cent.
The per year variation in the amount of the Netherlands lobster exports between 2017 and 2019 was 11.77 percent compared to a variation of 26.448% in the period between 2018 and 2019.
the Netherlands stake of the world's total lobster's exports in 2019 was 13 per cent. The country is ranked number 3 in world exports of lobster.
Export markets for Netherlands lobster ( in '000$ )
the Netherlands purchased 2,823 tonnes of lobster in 2019.
Main types of lobsters sold in the Netherlands
These include the Oosterchelde Lobster,Canadian Lobster,Norway Lobster, and Cornish Lobster. Lobster fishing in the Netherlands is primarily regulated to protect the population, and the European lobster (Homarus gammarus) is the most common species found in Dutch waters.
1. Oosterchelde Lobster (European Lobster/Dutch Lobster)
Current price: from EUR80 ($85.57) per kg
According to Wageningen University’s Marine Research Report, Oosterchelde lobster is the most popular among Dutch seafood consumers.
Also known as common lobster (Homarus gammarus), this lobster species is mostly available in and around Dutch waters. At home, it comes from Oosterchelde in Zeeland province, which gives it the name Oosterchelde lobster, while others just call it European lobster or Dutch lobster. It is relatively sizable at 60 cm long and 6 kg in weight.
Given its size and popularity, Oosterchelde lobster is among the most expensive in Holland. Our survey of consumer markets shows that the price more or less falls in the upper echelons of EUR 80 to 90 per Kg.
Packaged weight rarely crosses the 1050g mark. Most seafood and supermarket shelves stock anywhere between 400 and1050g, with the 400-600g package for this European lobster being the most popular.
2. Canadian Lobster
Current Price: from EUR 50 ($53.50) per kg
Canadian lobster (Homarus americanus spp.) costs a little bit less than Dutch lobster. Most seafood outlets offer 500g sizes, though this is topped by the 1 kg cap that costs at least EUR 50 per kilo.
3. Norway Lobster
Current price: EUR 25 ($26.74) to 86.59 ($92.64) per kg
The market price of Norway lobster fluctuates monthly across Europe due to seasonality and demand. However, the price can be as low as EUR 25 and as high as EUR 86 per kilo.
4. Cornish Lobster
Cornish lobsters come from the Cornwall coast across the English channel and are imported to Holland. The price range is on the lower side in comparison with other European lobsters.
The Netherlands ranks among the top 15 exporters of lobster worldwide, ranked 13th in 2021 with sales worth $961,000. The main import markets include Canada, Germany and Denmark in descending order of size of shipments.