| Product Code: ETC4735809 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The New Zealand lobster import market in 2024 continues to be dominated by the top exporting countries including the USA, Madagascar, Australia, Indonesia, and Fiji. Despite high concentration levels indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market has experienced a significant decline in growth with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -15.41% over the period 2020-2024. The sharp decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -72.09% suggests a challenging environment for lobster imports in New Zealand, highlighting potential shifts in consumer demand or supply chain disruptions.

In the Asia region, the Lobster market in New Zealand is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 4.37% by 2027. The largest economy is China, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 New Zealand Lobster Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 New Zealand Lobster Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Lobster Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 New Zealand Lobster Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for high-quality seafood products in international markets, driving exports of New Zealand lobster. |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of seafood as a healthy and sustainable food choice, boosting consumption of lobster. |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations supporting sustainable fishing practices, ensuring a steady supply of lobster. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in global seafood prices affecting the profitability of New Zealand lobster exports. |
4.3.2 Environmental factors such as climate change and ocean pollution impacting lobster populations. |
4.3.3 Competition from other seafood products and substitutes in key markets, posing a challenge to market growth. |
5 New Zealand Lobster Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Lobster Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Lobster Market, By Species |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By American Lobster, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Spiny Lobster, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Rock Lobster, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By European Lobster, 2021-2031F |
6.2 New Zealand Lobster Market, By Weight |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.5 ? ?? 0.75 lbs, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.76 ? ?? 3.0 lbs, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Over 3 lbs, 2021-2031F |
6.3 New Zealand Lobster Market, By Product Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Whole Lobster, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Lobster Tail, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Lobster Meat, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Lobster Claw, 2021-2031F |
6.4 New Zealand Lobster Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
7 New Zealand Lobster Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Lobster Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Lobster Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average size and weight of lobsters caught, indicating the health and sustainability of the lobster population. |
8.2 Percentage of lobster exports meeting quality standards of international markets, reflecting the competitiveness of New Zealand lobster. |
8.3 Number of new trade agreements or market access initiatives secured, showing the potential for market expansion. |
9 New Zealand Lobster Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Lobster Market Opportunity Assessment, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 New Zealand Lobster Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 New Zealand Lobster Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 New Zealand Lobster Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Lobster Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 New Zealand Lobster Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |