Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Lobster sourcing decisions with real market data
Indonesia (13.6%), South Africa (10.2%) and the United Kingdom (10.2%) are the top contributors to the 59 Lobster suppliers, across 27 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. Typical offers range from USD 900 - 1,450 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,122 median, meaning buyers should expect variation and assess quality or origin carefully. Buyer inquiries fell 98.4% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Lobster on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
223supply
Freshdi lists 223 active Lobster supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
59companies
Freshdi has 59 active Lobster suppliers, 0.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
27origins
Freshdi Lobster suppliers come from 27 countries, led by Indonesia at 13.6%, as of 1 November 2026.
-98.4% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Lobster in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 98.4% from the previous 30 days.
59 suppliers are actively offering Lobster on the platform, which provides a solid base for comparison across pricing, quality, and delivery terms. While not the largest category in terms of supplier volume, this number still ensures buyers aren’t limited to a single source—each supplier brings a unique edge in terms of origin, processing, or logistics. 223 active listings mean there’s a broad range of options available, from different sizes and packaging to varying grades and freshness claims. This depth helps buyers quickly find a match without needing to start from scratch or rely solely on custom quotes. Suppliers come from 27 countries, offering a wide geographic spread that enhances sourcing flexibility. Buyers can explore diverse origins, which may be critical for meeting specific regulatory, sustainability, or flavor profile requirements. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a dramatic 98.4% drop from the previous month—this suggests a sharp decline in interest. For buyers, it’s a signal to act quickly, as demand may be fading and suppliers could soon be out of stock or reevaluating their offerings.
Freshdi recorded 24 buyer requests for Lobster globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 223 active Lobster supply listings from 59 suppliers in 27 countries, drawn from 19 source documents and 143 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Lobster on Freshdi declined 98.4% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 136.64% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 350 days.
- Freshdi received 24 buyer requests for Lobster in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 223 active listings — 9.3 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Lobster suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Lobster supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 59 Lobster suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 1 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Lobster gained 15 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 9 the month before. Compare the listing date when evaluating two similar offers to see which one is closer to today’s market.
Is the market busy?
11 of the 59 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool includes sellers with established records and those who are still building their presence. That gives buyers more names to consider, but the newer ones have less history to assess. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them for the first time.
711.9% of 59
1525.4% of 59
1423.7% of 59
Can these suppliers be trusted?
53 of 59 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 25 of 59 list a certificate, and HACCP is held by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring HACCP compliance, filter the list to include only those with that certification.
- Freshdi refreshed 60 of 223 Lobster supply listings (26.9%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 15 (6.7%) within 30 days.
- 48 of 59 Lobster suppliers on Freshdi (81.4%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 7 (11.9%) active within the last month, and 11 suppliers registered during the year.
- 89.8% of Lobster suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 25 certified Freshdi Lobster supplier profiles, 12.0% hold HACCP, 8.0% hold HALAL, 8.0% hold (EU) 2019/945, 4.0% hold CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, and 4.0% hold CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Lobster offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB74.3%
FOB is the leading trade term for Lobster supply on Freshdi at 74.3%, followed by CFR at 19.1% and EXW at 3%, as of 1 November 2026.
900–1450
USD/MT FOBLobster supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 900 and 1,450 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,122 across 33 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
27countries
Indonesia (13.6%), South Africa (10.2%) and United Kingdom (10.2%) lead Lobster supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Lobster listings show a typical price range of USD 900 - 1,450 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 1,122 per metric ton. Lobster suppliers predominantly offer FOB at 74.3% of listings, with CFR at 19.1%, indicating that freight costs and delivery responsibilities are generally left to the buyer. For Lobster, supplier payment terms are split between L/C at 16.9% and other terms at 16.6%, showing a balanced distribution with no dominant method.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 55 requests | 19 products | 0.3 |
| South Korea | 15 requests | 19 products | 1.3 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 11 requests | 19 products | 1.7 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 9 requests | 19 products | 2.1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 requests | 19 products | 3.2 |
Worldwide, 19 listings meet 55 buyer requests — 0.3 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. South Korea sends 15 of those requests (27.3%), and there the same 19 listings make 1.3 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Australian, Canadian, and Indonesian origin in 3 requests each with no listings from these origins yet — all three origins face no competition today.
- Freshdi had 19 Lobster listings against 55 buyer requests (0.3 listings per request), and buyers in South Korea posted 15 of them (1.3 listings per request), in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- Lobster buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Australia 3 times with no listings, Canada 3 times with no listings and Indonesia 3 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- South Korea (15), the United Arab Emirates (6) and Australia (4) sent the most of the 55 Lobster buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Lobster
Freshdi received 24 buyer requests for Lobster in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Lobster suppliers
223 listings from 59 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Lobster prices on Freshdi range from USD 900 to USD 1,450 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 1,122 based on 33 current listings. The wide spread indicates that quality, size, and origin significantly impact pricing, so buyers must specify these details when requesting quotes to avoid misalignment with supplier offerings.
FOB is the dominant trade term for Lobster, used in 74.3% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each quote explicitly states FOB, as this affects shipping costs and responsibility for cargo once the goods leave the supplier’s facility.
L/C is the most commonly used payment term for Lobster suppliers, selected by 16.9% of them on Freshdi. While less common than FOB, it provides a secure option for buyers, especially in high-value transactions, though it requires coordination with banks and may extend payment timelines.
89.8% of the 59 Lobster suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 53 confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 25 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the top certification held by 3 suppliers, offering buyers strong assurance of food safety and compliance standards.
Post a buying request detailing the required size, grade, and destination for Lobster, or browse the live listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to confirm availability, pricing, and terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Lobster listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 October 2026 - 223 active listings, 20 buyer requests, 19 source documents, and 143 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Lobster type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Lobster, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.