Raw Materials
Fresh Squid
HS Code
030749
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Dried Squid market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 20 export partner companies and 8 import partner companies are mapped for Dried Squid in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 4; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-11.
Dried Squid Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
20 export partner companies are tracked for Dried Squid in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Dried Squid export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030749.
Scatter points are sampled from 65.1% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Dried Squid in Japan
5 sampled Dried Squid transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Dried Squid sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-05-22: 37.65 USD / kg, 2026-05-06: 39.15 USD / kg, 2026-05-06: 39.15 USD / kg, 2026-05-06: 39.79 USD / kg, 2026-04-27: 38.97 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | [조미**** ************* ***** | 37.65 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-06 | [조미**** *** ********* ***** ***** | 39.15 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-06 | [조미**** *** ********* ***** ***** | 39.15 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-06 | [조미**** ************* ***** | 39.79 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-27 | [조미**** *** ********* ***** ***** | 38.97 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) |
Top Dried Squid Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 20 total export partner companies tracked for Dried Squid in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Japan Export Partner Coverage
20 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Dried Squid.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Dried Squid partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Dried Squid in Japan (HS Code 030749)
Analyze 3 years of Dried Squid export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,313 | 37,545 USD |
| 2023 | 3,815 | 89,351 USD |
| 2022 | 3,568 | 81,302 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Dried Squid Exports from Japan (HS Code 030749) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Dried Squid exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 331 | 15,703.627 USD |
| 2 | Singapore | 364 | 9,922.948 USD |
| 3 | Macao | 218 | 4,320.644 USD |
| 4 | Australia | 90 | 1,592.164 USD |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 118 | 1,559.132 USD |
Dried Squid Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
8 import partner companies are tracked for Dried Squid in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 80.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Dried Squid in Japan
5 sampled Dried Squid import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Dried Squid sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-27: 7.50 USD / kg, 2026-01-24: 19.98 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 7.37 USD / kg, 2025-11-20: 7.92 USD / kg, 2025-08-29: 13.30 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | SQU** ******** ******* ***** ******* ******* ** *************** | 7.50 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-24 | Sna** ******* ****** * ****** **************** * ********* | 19.98 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-29 | VIN**** ****** ***** ******** ************* | 7.37 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-20 | 24 *** **** ******* ***** * ***** ***** ***** | 7.92 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-08-29 | Sea***** ***** ****** ******** ** *********** * ********* | 13.30 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Dried Squid Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 8 total import partner companies tracked for Dried Squid in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Japan Import Partner Coverage
8 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Dried Squid in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Squid importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Dried Squid in Japan (HS Code 030749)
Track 3 years of Dried Squid import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,162,907 | 21,259,665 USD |
| 2023 | 994,113 | 17,155,066 USD |
| 2022 | 1,353,197 | 23,268,686 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Dried Squid to Japan (HS Code 030749) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Dried Squid to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,017,422 | 17,044,823.478 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 46,130 | 2,153,629.856 USD |
| 3 | Pakistan | 48,510 | 1,103,475.418 USD |
| 4 | United States | 26,660 | 674,872.773 USD |
| 5 | Argentina | 5,000 | 109,383.655 USD |
Dried Squid Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Japan
Track Dried Squid wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Japan.
Historical Dried Squid Wholesale Supplier Prices in Japan (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Dried Squid wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Japan.
Dried Squid yearly average wholesale prices in Japan: 2021: 7.62 USD / kg, 2022: 11.81 USD / kg, 2023: 17.64 USD / kg, 2024: 23.56 USD / kg, 2025: 25.95 USD / kg, 2026: 24.03 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.62 USD / kg | 5.37 USD / kg | 40.09 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 11.81 USD / kg | 5.59 USD / kg | 40.27 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 17.64 USD / kg | 6.24 USD / kg | 43.12 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 23.56 USD / kg | 6.24 USD / kg | 46.08 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 25.95 USD / kg | 6.25 USD / kg | 45.94 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 24.03 USD / kg | 6.79 USD / kg | 42.78 USD / kg | - |
Latest Dried Squid Wholesale Export Price Updates in Japan
Use the latest 4 updates to check current Dried Squid wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Japan.
Dried Squid latest wholesale updates by date in Japan: 2026-05-01: 41.63 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 19.57 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 14.44 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 19.27 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 干する* * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 41.63 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | 冷する* * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 19.57 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | 冷する* * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 14.44 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | 冷する* * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 19.27 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionValue-Added Seafood Snack Product
Market
Dried squid (surume-style products) is a well-established snack category in Japan, commonly consumed as "otsumami" and sold in small, packaged formats. Japan functions primarily as an import-dependent consumer market for dried squid, with domestic landings and supply subject to fishery variability. Retail demand centers on consistent texture, flavor intensity, and moisture control to prevent quality defects during storage. Market access and labeling expectations are shaped by Japan’s food import controls and food labeling rules.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market
Domestic RolePackaged snack and foodservice appetizer ingredient with steady household and convenience-channel demand
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityYear-round market availability is supported by imports; upstream squid catch seasonality and inter-annual stock variability can affect price and supply consistency.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Uniform drying with controlled moisture to reduce mold risk and texture defects
- Clean color/appearance without burn marks, excessive browning, or visible contamination
- Texture specification (chewy vs. tenderized) aligned to channel preference
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control (and/or water activity) to manage microbial and mold risk
- Salt level and seasoning intensity aligned to Japanese snack taste profiles
Grades
- Buyer specifications commonly grade by size, dryness level, defect tolerance (tears, discoloration), and odor (no rancidity).
Packaging
- Moisture- and oxygen-barrier films; often resealable consumer packs
- Vacuum packaging and/or oxygen absorbers used for oxidation and quality stability
- Outer cartons suitable for container shipping and humidity protection
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Overseas catching/landing → primary processing (cleaning/splitting) → salting/seasoning (if applicable) → drying → packaging → sea freight → Japan import notification/inspection → importer warehousing → retail and foodservice distribution
Temperature
- Ambient logistics are typical, but storage should avoid heat to limit oxidation and quality deterioration.
Atmosphere Control
- Humidity control is critical; barrier packaging and desiccants/oxygen absorbers may be used to protect texture and prevent oxidation.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is driven by moisture pickup, oxidation (off-odors), and packaging integrity; damaged packs can lead to rapid quality loss.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Supply Volatility HighSquid availability can swing sharply due to stock variability, climate-driven shifts, and fishery management measures, creating sudden shortages and price spikes that disrupt Japan’s import-dependent dried squid supply.Diversify approved origins and product forms (whole/shredded; dried vs. semi-processed), secure multi-origin contracts, and hold buffer inventory for key retail programs.
Labor And Human Rights HighSeafood supply chains can face credible forced-labor and labor-abuse allegations in some catching fleets and processing hubs, triggering retailer delisting, reputational damage, and intensified buyer audits for Japan-bound dried squid.Implement supplier human-rights due diligence (third-party social audits where credible, grievance channels, recruitment-fee controls) and require vessel/facility transparency in procurement.
Food Safety MediumMoisture pickup and poor hygiene control can lead to mold, off-odors, or microbial issues in dried squid, increasing the chance of import inspection holds or rejection.Use validated drying/moisture targets, humidity-protective packaging, and pre-shipment testing aligned to importer specifications; maintain robust sanitation and foreign-matter controls.
Logistics MediumSea-freight delays and container-rate volatility can disrupt replenishment cycles for convenience and retail programs and increase total landed cost for dried squid products.Plan safety stock around peak shipping congestion periods, diversify ports and forwarders, and use shelf-stable packaging that tolerates longer transit times without quality loss.
Sustainability
- Squid fishery stock variability and management measures affecting supply continuity for Japan-bound products
- IUU fishing exposure in global squid supply chains, increasing buyer due-diligence and traceability expectations
- Marine ecosystem and climate sensitivity (ocean warming, regime shifts) impacting catch availability
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and poor working conditions risk in parts of the global seafood catching and processing sector; Japanese buyers increasingly apply human-rights due diligence expectations to suppliers
- Migrant-worker protection and recruitment-fee risks in overseas processing hubs supplying dried seafood
Standards
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- BRCGS Food Safety
FAQ
What is the key regulatory step to import dried squid into Japan?Food shipments such as dried squid typically require an import notification/filing to Japan’s competent food safety authority (under the framework overseen by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). Depending on risk and compliance history, the shipment may be held for inspection before customs clearance proceeds.
What is the biggest trade-disrupting risk for dried squid supply into Japan?Japan is an import-dependent market for dried squid, so the most disruptive risk is sudden supply and price volatility driven by squid stock variability, climate impacts, and fishery management measures. This can cause shortages that break retail replenishment and raise landed costs quickly.
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Raw materials: Fresh Squid
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