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龍蝦市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會、預測:按類型、類別、分銷管道、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年

Lobster Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Species, By Distribution Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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簡介目錄

全球龍蝦市場預計將大幅擴張,從 2025 年的 68.4 億美元成長到 2031 年的 116.4 億美元,複合年成長率為 9.27%。

該市場專注於海洋甲殼類動物的商業貿易,特別是屬於海螯蝦科(Nephropidae)和海螯蝦科(Palinuridae)的甲殼類動物,它們被捕撈作為高階食品。該行業的成長主要得益於新興國家低溫運輸物流的改善和可支配收入的提高,這使得鮮活產品能夠分銷到偏遠地區。這種需求的激增在亞洲地區尤其顯著;例如,根據越南水產品出口商協會預測,到2024年,越南對主要市場中國出口的龍蝦價值預計將達到4.04億美元,年增186%。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模:2025年 68.4億美元
市場規模:2031年 116.4億美元
複合年成長率:2026-2031年 9.27%
成長最快的細分市場 線上
最大的市場 北美洲

然而,海洋溫度上升正對龍蝦產業的供應穩定性構成重大挑戰。主要漁場溫度升高改變了龍蝦的洄游模式,使其更容易感染貝類疾病,從而擾亂了正常的捕撈作業。這些生態變化導致漁獲量難以預測,引發了人們對該產業能否長期維持穩定供應的擔憂。

市場促進因素

龍蝦市場的主要驅動力是全球水產品消費量的成長,這主要得益於開發中國家,高檔甲殼類動物被視為一種身分的象徵。這種飲食習慣的轉變在亞洲催生了一個強勁的進口市場,透過吸收歐美漁業的剩餘漁獲量,有助於全球價格穩定。貿易統計數據也印證了這項需求的規模。根據美國農業部海外農業局(USDA FAS)2024年3月的報告,2023年中國活龍蝦進口額達7.9億美元,年增29%。這些數據表明,區域偏好的變化正在直接影響主要生產國的出口策略和獲利能力。

國際貿易的蓬勃發展得益於低溫運輸物流和供應鏈效率的顯著提升。這大大降低了活龍蝦運輸過程中面臨的新鮮度風險。諸如專用空運航線和即時溫度監控等創新技術,使供應商能夠在不影響產品品質或增加死亡率的前提下,進入包括印度-太平洋地區在內的偏遠市場。這些物流能力帶來的經濟影響巨大。根據新斯科細亞省投資局2024年的報告,該省8.42億美元的水產品出口總額中,有36%銷往印度-太平洋地區。同樣,緬因州海洋資源局的記錄顯示,2024年該州商業捕撈價值達到5.284億美元,以金額為準得益於其能夠進入這些高需求的國際市場。

市場挑戰

海洋溫度上升對全球龍蝦市場構成重大威脅,從根本上破壞了供應鏈的穩定性。隨著水溫升高,龍蝦族群被迫向更深、更北的水域遷徙,尋找適宜的棲息地,改變了原有的分佈格局,並增加了它們感染甲殼類疾病的風險。這種生態學變化擾亂了傳統的捕撈週期,導致漁獲量波動,使得供應商難以維持穩定的庫存水平,無法滿足主要國際買家的需求。

這些供應波動的影響在近期行業統計中得到了清晰體現,數據顯示供應量下降。例如,根據緬因州海洋資源委員會的報告,2024年龍蝦捕撈量降至約8,600萬磅(約3,900萬公斤),與前一年相比大幅下降了1,000萬磅(約4,500萬公斤)。如此急劇的捕撈量下降將導致市場即時出現短缺,加劇價格波動,並阻礙長期貿易合約的簽訂。因此,儘管經銷商努力滿足主要出口地區日益成長的需求,但無法保證穩定的產品供應仍然直接阻礙了市場擴張。

市場趨勢

冷凍生龍蝦產品的日益普及正在重塑市場格局,為波動性較大的活龍蝦貿易提供了穩定的替代方案。加工商擴大將生龍蝦尾肉和龍蝦肉冷凍,以緩解漁獲量的季節性波動以及貝類疾病對活龍蝦供應鏈造成的破壞風險。這種轉變使出口商能夠為國際買家維持穩定的庫存,並避免活貝類運輸帶來的物流風險和高死亡率。近期貿易估值也印證了這個細分市場的經濟規模。聯合國糧食及農業組織(糧農組織)於2025年5月發布的報告顯示,2024年全球鮮凍龍蝦貿易額將達到47億美元,顯示經濟對加工產品的依賴程度正在不斷提高,而不再僅依賴活龍蝦運輸。

同時,以龍蝦為主題的快餐休閒餐飲概念的興起,使這種優質蛋白質來源的供應更加大眾化,使其不再局限於高階餐廳。加盟店和行動餐車利用高效的供應鏈,以實惠的價格提供高品質的龍蝦捲和龍蝦濃湯,推動了沿海以外地區的國內消費。這種經營模式展現出了極強的韌性和盈利,其以便利性為核心的策略正在推動北美市場的快速擴張。根據 FastCasual.com 2025 年 6 月的數據顯示,Cousins Maine Lobster 的流動餐車在 2024 年的平均單車銷售額約為 130 萬美元,這表明消費者對便利的龍蝦產品有著強勁的需求。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章:調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章:客戶心聲

第5章:全球龍蝦市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 依種類(整隻龍蝦、龍蝦肉、龍蝦尾、龍蝦鉗)
    • 物種(美洲龍蝦、歐洲龍蝦、刺龍蝦、岩龍蝦)
    • 分銷通路(線上、線下)
    • 按地區
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市場地圖

第6章:北美龍蝦市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲:國別分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第7章:歐洲龍蝦市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲:國別分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

第8章:亞太地區龍蝦市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區:國別分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

第9章:中東和非洲龍蝦市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東與非洲:國別分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章:南美龍蝦市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲:國別分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進因素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 近期趨勢

第13章:全球龍蝦市場:SWOT分析

第14章:波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的潛力
  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • Boston Lobster Company
  • Tangier Lobster Company Limited
  • Clearwater Seafoods
  • East Coast Seafood Group
  • Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative
  • Pescanova Espana, SLU
  • High Liner Foods Incorporated
  • Supreme Lobster & Seafood Company
  • Thai Union Group PCL
  • Douty Bros

第16章 策略建議

第17章:關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 22225

The Global Lobster Market is projected to experience significant expansion, growing from a valuation of USD 6.84 Billion in 2025 to USD 11.64 Billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.27%. This market focuses on the commercial exchange of marine crustaceans, specifically within the Nephropidae and Palinuridae families, which are harvested for their premium culinary status. The industry's trajectory is largely underpinned by improvements in cold chain logistics and rising disposable incomes in emerging nations, factors that enable the successful distribution of live products to remote locations. This surge in demand is especially strong in Asian regions; for instance, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers reported that lobster exports to the key Chinese market reached $404 million in 2024, marking a massive 186 percent increase from the prior year.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 6.84 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 11.64 Billion
CAGR 2026-20319.27%
Fastest Growing SegmentOnline
Largest MarketNorth America

However, the industry faces a substantial hurdle regarding supply consistency due to rising ocean temperatures. As waters warm in primary fisheries, lobster stocks are altering their migration patterns and becoming more prone to shell disease, disruptions that interfere with standard harvesting schedules. These ecological changes create unpredictability in catch volumes, raising long-term concerns regarding the industry's ability to maintain product availability.

Market Driver

The primary engine driving the lobster market is the global increase in seafood consumption, fueled by a growing middle class in developing economies that regards premium crustaceans as a symbol of culinary status. This shift in dietary habits has established a robust import market in Asia, which helps stabilize global prices by absorbing excess catch from Western fisheries. The magnitude of this demand is evident in trade statistics; a March 2024 report by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service noted that China's imports of live lobster climbed by 29 percent year-over-year to reach $790 million in 2023. These figures highlight how regional appetite shifts directly dictate the export strategies and revenue potential for major producers.

Facilitating this global trade are significant advancements in cold chain logistics and supply chain efficiency, which mitigate the high perishability risks associated with shipping live lobsters. Innovations such as dedicated air cargo routes and real-time temperature monitoring allow suppliers to access distant markets, such as the Indo-Pacific, without compromising product quality or increasing mortality rates. The economic impact of these logistical capabilities is profound; Invest Nova Scotia reported in 2024 that 36 percent of the province's seafood exports-totaling $842 million-were destined for the Indo-Pacific region. Similarly, the Maine Department of Marine Resources recorded a 2024 commercial landed value of $528.4 million, a figure achieved through the ability to reach these high-demand international destinations.

Market Challenge

Escalating ocean temperatures pose a critical threat to the global lobster market by fundamentally destabilizing the supply chain. As water temperatures rise, lobster populations are forced to migrate toward deeper or more northern waters to find suitable habitats, altering established distribution patterns and increasing the species' susceptibility to shell disease. This ecological shift disrupts traditional harvesting cycles, resulting in inconsistent catch volumes that make it difficult for suppliers to maintain the reliable inventory levels necessary to satisfy major international buyers.

The impact of this supply volatility is clearly reflected in recent industry statistics showing a contraction in availability. For example, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported that lobster landings in 2024 fell to approximately 86 million pounds, a substantial decline of 10 million pounds compared to the previous year. Such abrupt reductions in harvestable volume create immediate market shortages and drive price instability, which discourages long-term trade agreements. Consequently, the inability to guarantee product availability directly hampers market expansion, as distributors struggle to meet the escalating demand from key export regions.

Market Trends

The market is being reshaped by the rising popularity of frozen raw lobster formats, which offer a stable alternative to the volatility of the live trade. Processors are increasingly freezing raw tails and meat to buffer against seasonal harvest fluctuations and shell disease risks that disrupt live supply chains. This transition allows exporters to maintain consistent inventory for international buyers, avoiding the logistical perils and high mortality rates associated with transporting live crustaceans. The economic scale of this segment is evident in recent trade valuations; the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported in May 2025 that the global trade of fresh and frozen lobster reached USD 4.70 billion in 2024, underscoring the growing financial reliance on processed products over exclusively live shipments.

Simultaneously, the emergence of lobster-based fast-casual dining concepts is democratizing access to this premium protein, extending its reach beyond fine dining establishments. Franchises and mobile food units are leveraging efficient supply chains to serve high-quality lobster rolls and bisque at accessible price points, thereby stimulating domestic consumption in non-coastal regions. This business model has proven highly resilient and profitable, driving rapid expansion in the North American market through a strategy emphasizing convenience. According to FastCasual.com in June 2025, the Cousins Maine Lobster brand saw its mobile units achieve average sales of approximately $1.3 million per truck in 2024, demonstrating substantial consumer appetite for convenient, ready-to-eat lobster offerings.

Key Market Players

  • Boston Lobster Company
  • Tangier Lobster Company Limited
  • Clearwater Seafoods
  • East Coast Seafood Group
  • Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative
  • Pescanova Espana, SLU
  • High Liner Foods Incorporated
  • Supreme Lobster & Seafood Company
  • Thai Union Group PCL
  • Douty Bros

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Lobster Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Lobster Market, By Type

  • Whole Lobster
  • Lobster Meat
  • Lobster Tail
  • Lobster Claw

Lobster Market, By Species

  • American Lobster
  • European Lobster
  • Spiny Lobster
  • Rock Lobster

Lobster Market, By Distribution Channel

  • Online
  • Offline

Lobster Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Lobster Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Type (Whole Lobster, Lobster Meat, Lobster Tail, Lobster Claw)
    • 5.2.2. By Species (American Lobster, European Lobster, Spiny Lobster, Rock Lobster)
    • 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline)
    • 5.2.4. By Region
    • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Lobster Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Type
    • 6.2.2. By Species
    • 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 6.2.4. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Lobster Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Species
        • 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 6.3.2. Canada Lobster Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Species
        • 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Lobster Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Species
        • 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Lobster Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Type
    • 7.2.2. By Species
    • 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 7.2.4. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Lobster Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Species
        • 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 7.3.2. France Lobster Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Species
        • 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Lobster Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Species
        • 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 7.3.4. Italy Lobster Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Species
        • 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 7.3.5. Spain Lobster Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Species
        • 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Lobster Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Type
    • 8.2.2. By Species
    • 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 8.2.4. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Lobster Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Species
        • 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 8.3.2. India Lobster Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Species
        • 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 8.3.3. Japan Lobster Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Species
        • 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Lobster Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Species
        • 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 8.3.5. Australia Lobster Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Species
        • 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Lobster Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Type
    • 9.2.2. By Species
    • 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 9.2.4. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Lobster Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Species
        • 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 9.3.2. UAE Lobster Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Species
        • 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Lobster Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Species
        • 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Lobster Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Type
    • 10.2.2. By Species
    • 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 10.2.4. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Lobster Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Species
        • 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Lobster Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Species
        • 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Lobster Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Species
        • 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Lobster Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. Boston Lobster Company
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. Tangier Lobster Company Limited
  • 15.3. Clearwater Seafoods
  • 15.4. East Coast Seafood Group
  • 15.5. Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative
  • 15.6. Pescanova Espana, SLU
  • 15.7. High Liner Foods Incorporated
  • 15.8. Supreme Lobster & Seafood Company
  • 15.9. Thai Union Group PCL
  • 15.10. Douty Bros

16. Strategic Recommendations

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