Norway lobsters, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 0434

About norway lobsters, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 0434 covers the import and export of Norway lobsters, a highly sought-after crustacean found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. This industry plays a significant role in the global seafood trade, providing a valuable source of protein and culinary delight to consumers around the world. As a key component of the broader 0400 Fishing, aquaculture and related service activities sector, the Norway lobster industry contributes to the overall economic well-being of coastal communities and nations engaged in this specialized form of marine harvesting.

Production process

Norway lobsters are typically caught using baited traps or pots, which are lowered to the seafloor in areas where the species is known to thrive. The lobsters are then carefully sorted, graded, and stored in chilled or live holding tanks to preserve their freshness and quality. In some cases, Norway lobsters may also be farmed in controlled aquaculture environments, where their growth and development can be closely monitored and optimized.

Production inputs

The Norway lobster industry relies on a range of inputs, including specialized fishing vessels, traps or pots, bait, and fuel for transportation. Additionally, the industry requires access to cold storage facilities, processing equipment, and skilled labor to handle the delicate crustaceans. The availability of healthy, sustainable lobster populations in the North Atlantic is also a critical input, as it ensures the long-term viability of the industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the Norway lobster industry is the live, fresh, or chilled lobsters themselves, which are then sold to 1020 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs companies, wholesalers, and retailers. These lobsters may be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a variety of seafood dishes and products. The industry's outputs also include any by-products or waste materials that can be repurposed or recycled, contributing to the overall sustainability of the sector.

Family tree for norway lobsters, 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/v2-1/0434'>0434: Norway lobsters, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0431'>0431: Crabs, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0432'>0432: Rock lobster and other sea crawfish, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0433'>0433: Lobsters (Homarus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0435'>0435: Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0436'>0436: Other shrimps and prawns, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0439'>0439: Other crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04341'>04341: Wild Norway lobsters, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04342'>04342: Farmed Norway lobsters, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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