Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster - Panulirus argus, Panulirus homarus

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Spiny Lobster is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Viet Nam to import markets such as Viet Nam. The category includes Panulirus argus, Panulirus homarus. Production comes from FAO areas SLC, 31, 41, LOK, 51, 57, 61, 71, using Traps. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive. Commercially, Spiny Lobster is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Vacuum Bag, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs. Based on recent trade data, export prices for Spiny Lobster products on this page average around N/A per kg, typically ranging from N/A to N/A depending on origin, size, specification and contract terms.
Active suppliers
76 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Top Exporter 2024
Viet Nam
Top Importer 2024
Top Importer 2024
Viet Nam
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
7,473 import / export d.p
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Items Included

Frozen Spiny Lobster Claws Chemical free Cooked
Frozen Spiny Lobster Claws Chemical free
Frozen Spiny Lobster Tail Cooked
Frozen Spiny Lobster Tail Chemical free
Frozen Spiny Lobster WR Chemical free Cooked
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Traps

Traps

Species distribution

Disambiguates products to avoid mix-ups across markets and languages.

Panulirus argus
25%
Panulirus homarus
5%
Packaging & Formats

How the product ships

All available formats per product for planning logistics and processing.

Loose Bulk IQF

Loose Bulk IQF

Printed Bag

Printed Bag

Vacuum Bag

Vacuum Bag
Export prices for Spiny Lobster

Latest reported export values

Real prices for Tilapia by origin and period for budgeting and negotiation.

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Export Markets

Export markets we cover

Country-level price data, live SKUs, leading ports, and regulatory notes for shipping out.

Viet Nam
Spiny Lobster from Viet Nam
Export price data
11,851
Import price data
0
Average price data
5,926
Live offers
10
August 31, 2025
China
Spiny Lobster from China
Export price data
2,817
Import price data
0
Average price data
1,409
Live offers
10
August 30, 2025
Australia
Spiny Lobster from Australia
Export price data
0
Import price data
5,116
Average price data
2,558
Live offers
10
August 15, 2025
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Import Markets

Import markets we serve

Destinations buying now — demand signals, duties at a glance, and recommended lanes.

Viet Nam
Spiny Lobster in Viet Nam
Export price data
4,628
Import price data
0
Average price data
2,314
Live offers
10
August 31, 2025
Australia
Spiny Lobster in Australia
Export price data
0
Import price data
1,762
Average price data
881
Live offers
10
July 29, 2025
Open Market
Catching Seasons

When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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Panulirus argus
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Panulirus homarus
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FAQs

What is Spiny Lobster?

Spiny Lobster refers to traded products within the Panulirus argus, Panulirus homarus category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Vacuum Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Atlantic, Western Central, Atlantic, Southwest, Indian Ocean, Western, Indian Ocean, Eastern, Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Western Central).

What packaging formats are typical for Spiny Lobster?

The most common packaging formats for Spiny Lobster include Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Vacuum Bag. Packaging affects logistics cost, cold-chain handling, storage efficiency, and how buyers position the product (bulk vs. retail-ready).

How is Spiny Lobster typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Spiny Lobster include Traps. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.

When is the catching/harvesting season for Spiny Lobster?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include July - February, January - December. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Western Central, Atlantic, Southwest, Indian Ocean, Western, Indian Ocean, Eastern, Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Western Central).

What certificates are common for Spiny Lobster?

Common certificates associated with Spiny Lobster include Marine Stewardship Council, Halal. Certificate requirements depend on your buyer, destination market, and whether you’re targeting specific retail or foodservice standards.

Can I actually buy Spiny Lobster at the offered price?

Yes. The prices shown for Spiny Lobster come from real, live offers and reflect what suppliers are currently willing to sell.

Seafood prices depend on the exact spec (cut, size, packaging, origin, delivery terms). If the spec changes, the price changes. Tracea uses AI to standardize Spiny Lobster down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.

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