Shellfish · Wild-caught
European lobster
Homarus gammarus
European lobster caught along the Norwegian coast in a short, strictly regulated autumn season. Buyers ask for it live for restaurants.
Typical formats:Live · Fresh (chilled)
Catch and area
Caught in pots from October, with minimum size and catch limits; volumes are small.
Season
- Jan: out of season
- Feb: out of season
- Mar: out of season
- Apr: out of season
- May: out of season
- Jun: out of season
- Jul: out of season
- Aug: out of season
- Sep: out of season
- Oct: in season
- Nov: in season
- Dec: in season
Oct–Dec
Formats and condition
Live, delivered chilled; some supply is held in storage after the season.
Typical sizes and grades
Sold by weight per animal.
Typical uses
Restaurants and specialist retail.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Shellfish |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Live · Fresh (chilled) |
| Season | Oct–Dec |
These are typical trade formats and seasons, not a promise of availability. Exact specifications, grades, volumes and terms are confirmed in each quotation.
Availability, specifications, grades, packaging and delivery are confirmed in each quotation. Nothing on this page is a promise of stock or lead time.
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