Wild lobsters (Homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 04331

About wild lobsters (homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 04331 covers the import and export of wild lobsters, a highly sought-after seafood delicacy. Lobsters are a crucial component of the global seafood trade, with significant economic and cultural significance. This industry plays a vital role in meeting the growing worldwide demand for high-quality, sustainable seafood products.

Production process

Wild lobsters are typically caught using specialized traps or pots, which are baited and set in coastal waters. The lobsters are then carefully handled, graded, and packed to ensure they arrive at their destination in the best possible condition. Strict regulations and conservation efforts are in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of wild lobster populations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wild lobster industry include the specialized traps or pots used for catching the lobsters, as well as fuel, bait, and transportation equipment to move the live catch to processing and distribution centers. Skilled fishermen and handlers are also essential for the successful operation of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the wild lobster industry is the live, fresh, or chilled lobsters themselves, which are then sold to 46211 Fish, crustaceans and molluscs wholesalers, 47221 Fish, crustaceans and molluscs retailers, and 56101 Restaurants and mobile food service activities for consumption. Lobster meat and other by-products may also be processed and sold to a wider range of industries.

Family tree for wild lobsters (homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/043'>043: Crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0433'>0433: Lobsters (Homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04331'>04331: Wild lobsters (Homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04332'>04332: Farmed lobsters (Homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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