February 16, 2022 — Maine fishermen landed nearly $725 million worth of lobster during 2021 – a leap in value of 75 percent over 2020 and by far the single largest year over year increase, according to the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
Preliminary numbers released Feb. 14 show state officials expect total landings will be up 10 percent, to over 108 million pounds. Final landings figures are expected to be complete in March.
Coming out of the protracted covid-19 crisis – with its huge impacts to Maine lobster domestic and international markets – the industry saw $7 to the boat prices during 2021 and reported up to $10 in early 2022.