# Global Frozen langoustine Market 2026

> World exports of frozen langoustine (HS 030615) reached $309.8 million in 2024, 24% more than in 2019. The United Kingdom was the largest exporter with 28% of the world total, and Italy was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/frozen-langoustine-market/
- Sector: Consumer, Food & Retail
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 309.8 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Frozen langoustines, in shell or shelled, cooked or raw.

Segments: Whole langoustine, Langoustine tails, Scampi.

Typical buyers: Seafood importers, Restaurants, Food processors.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of frozen langoustine (HS 030615) were worth $309.8 million in 2024. | 309.8 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 24% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($249.0 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +24 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| The United Kingdom was the largest exporter in 2024, with 28% of world exports ($85.6 million). | 28 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark, shipped 64% of world exports in 2024. | 64 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Italy was the largest importer in 2024, buying $117.2 million, or 38% of world imports. | 38 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 18 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 18 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $12.51 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 12.51 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 24.8 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 24.8 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, France grew fastest, with exports up 1341% from 2019 to 2024. | +1341 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 24% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- France is gaining ground: its exports rose 1341% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 85.6 |
| 2 | Ireland | 65.5 |
| 3 | Denmark | 48.6 |
| 4 | France | 45.5 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 20.5 |
| 6 | Spain | 15.0 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 4.9 |
| 8 | South Africa | 3.2 |
| 9 | Morocco | 2.8 |
| 10 | Italy | 2.7 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 117.2 |
| 2 | France | 67.7 |
| 3 | Spain | 43.9 |
| 4 | China | 15.8 |
| 5 | Ireland | 7.4 |
| 6 | Croatia | 6.7 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 5.5 |
| 8 | Denmark | 5.3 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 4.6 |
| 10 | Vietnam | 3.9 |

## World exports of HS 030615, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 256.7 |
| 2018 | 254.5 |
| 2019 | 249.0 |
| 2020 | 170.0 |
| 2021 | 312.6 |
| 2022 | 343.0 |
| 2023 | 308.1 |
| 2024 | 309.8 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global frozen langoustine market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 030615 reached $309.8 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most frozen langoustine?

The United Kingdom led world exports in 2024 with 28% of the total, followed by Ireland, Denmark and France.

### Which countries import the most frozen langoustine?

Italy was the largest importer in 2024, followed by France, Spain and China.

### Is world trade in frozen langoustine growing?

World exports were 24% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of frozen langoustine?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $12.51 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Frozen langoustine Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/frozen-langoustine-market/