Western Rock Lobster vs Imported Lobster

Side-by-side

Australia

Western Rock Lobster

Western Australia

🇦🇺 Local

MSC Certified Since2000

Protein (per 100g)20.2g

Wild vs. FarmedWild-caught (pots)

Quota ManagementITQ

Bycatch RateVery low (pot fishery)

Live Trade StandardsWorld-leading

Price per kg~$110

Overall rating: Western Rock Lobster scores 9.6/10 — global benchmark for sustainable wild-capture lobster.

N. America / Caribbean

Imported Lobster

Canada / USA / Cuba

MSC Certified SinceVariable

Protein (per 100g)18.9g

Wild vs. FarmedWild-caught

Quota ManagementVariable

Bycatch RateVariable

Live Trade StandardsVariable

Price per kg~$70

Overall rating: Imported lobster scores 6.5/10 — freshness varies, especially for frozen or long-haul live shipments.

How Western Rock Lobster compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Protein20.2g18.9g

Selenium70µg55µg

Vitamin B121.4µg1µg

Zinc3.5mg2.8mg

Copper1.6mg1.2mg