Expana has launched Fresh Lobster Meat and Frozen Whole Cooked Lobster
July 23, 2026
Expana has launched Fresh Lobster Meat and Frozen Whole Cooked Lobster Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP) on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the U.S. Seafood Market on July, 23.
The initial proposal was announced in a market note published on May 27, 2026, which can be viewed here. The decision was communicated in a market announcement on June 17, 2026, which can be viewed here.
The specifications for the assessments are:
| Description | Code |
| Lobster, Whole Cooked, frozen, 10-12oz/300-350g Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32615 |
| Lobster, Whole Cooked, frozen, 12-14oz/350-400g Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32616 |
| Lobster, Whole Cooked, frozen, 14-16oz/400-450g Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32617 |
| Lobster, Whole Cooked, frozen, 16-20oz/450-600g Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32618 |
| Lobster, Whole Cooked, frozen, 20-24oz/600-700g Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32622 |
| Lobster, Cooked, Fresh Meat 2lbs. Bags, TCK, FOB New England EBP | 32613 |
| Lobster, Cooked, Fresh Meat 2lbs. Bags, CK, FOB New England EBP | 32614 |
The proposed assessments would reflect the transactable value on Tuesday and Thursday after 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Information collected after the closing report is considered in the following market assessment.
Adding Fresh Lobster Meat and Frozen Whole Cooked Lobster assessments expands Espana’s lobster coverage, providing clients with greater market transparency across key commercial segments. This enhanced package offers a more complete view of supply and pricing dynamics, giving clients better tools for commercial decision-making.