Product Code: SR112025A2894
The Japan lobster market size reached 7,640 Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 12,300 Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% during 2025-2033.
Lobster is an invertebrate with a rigid, segmented exoskeleton and modified claws. It belongs to the phylum Arthropoda family, comprising a wide variety of essential nutrients. These include copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin E and B12, and omega-3 fatty acid. Lobsters contain less fat as compared to chicken and are considered to be rich and decadent food. Consequently, their intake has increased among health-conscious consumers in Japan.
Japan holds a significant share in the global lobster market. The market is primarily driven by numerous health and nutritional benefits offered by lobsters. Due to the presence of proteins, lobsters are widely consumed to repair damaged tissues, strengthen bones, and boost energy. They also act as an antioxidant and help in improving thyroid function. Besides this, frozen lobster is exported from Canada into Japan due to its easy availability and inadequate domestic production in Japan. Furthermore, market players are adding several value-added products to their product lines, which are gaining popularity in Japan, thereby enhancing the existing consumer base across the country.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Species:
- American Lobster
- Spiny Lobster
- Rock Lobster
- European Lobster
Breakup by Weight:
- 0.5 - 0.75 lbs
- 0.76 - 3.0 lbs
- Over 3 lbs
Breakup by Product Type:
- Whole Lobster
- Lobster Tail
- Lobster Meat
- Lobster Claw
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the Japan lobster market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan lobster market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the species?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the weight?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
- What is the structure of the Japan lobster market and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the industry?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Japan Lobster Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Species
- 6.1 American Lobster
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Spiny Lobster
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Rock Lobster
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 European Lobster
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Weight
- 7.1 0.5 - 0.75 lbs
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 0.76 - 3.0 lbs
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Over 3 lbs
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.1 Whole Lobster
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Lobster Tail
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Lobster Meat
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Lobster Claw
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 9.1 Food Service
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Retail
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Policy and Regulatory Landscape
15 Competitive Landscape
- 15.1 Market Structure
- 15.2 Key Players
- 15.3 Profiles of Key Players