Top Norway Lobster Fishing Countries

The Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), also known as scampi, Dublin Bay prawn, or langoustine, is a slender, orange-pink crustacean found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Mediterranean Sea. Highly prized for its delicate flavor and texture, it supports a significant commercial fishery. The leading Norway lobster fishing countries are the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, and France, with Spain and Italy also being important markets, though they harvest less. The UK, particularly Scotland, dominates the catch due to the extensive suitable muddy seabed habitats in the North Sea and the Irish Sea. Denmark and Ireland also have robust fisheries, using trawling and creeling methods. The Norway lobster industry is economically vital for these coastal communities, supplying both domestic and international markets, especially southern Europe where the species is a culinary delicacy.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.