Fresh Common Octopus Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Fresh Octopus
HS Code
030751
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Common Octopus market coverage spans 100 countries.
- 23 exporter companies and 23 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 39 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Common Octopus
Analyze 39 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Common Octopus.
Fresh Common Octopus Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Common Octopus to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Common Octopus: Spain (-35.8%), Mexico (+17.1%), Japan (-3.6%).
Fresh Common Octopus Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Common Octopus country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Common Octopus transaction unit prices: Netherlands (25.51 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | +1.8% | 5 | 26.23 USD / kg (15.6 kg) | 25.14 USD / kg (11.8 kg) | 25.23 USD / kg (23.5 kg) | 24.83 USD / kg (12.7 kg) | - (-) | 25.51 USD / kg (11.5 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | -3.6% | 30 | 40.56 USD / kg (7 kg) | 39.78 USD / kg (22.2 kg) | 38.87 USD / kg (12.2 kg) | 38.45 USD / kg (5.6 kg) | 38.97 USD / kg (5.2 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | -35.8% | 3 | 5.57 USD / kg (850 kg) | - (-) | 6.04 USD / kg (476 kg) | 5.08 USD / kg (476 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +17.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.57 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Common Octopus Global Supply Chain Coverage
46 companies
23 exporters and 23 importers are mapped for Fresh Common Octopus.
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Fresh Common Octopus Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
23 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Common Octopus. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Common Octopus Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Spain
Supplying Products: Fresh Octopus, Fresh Common Octopus
(Greece)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Octopus, Fresh Common Octopus
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-08
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Octopus, Fresh Octopus, Fresh Common Octopus +1
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Octopus, Fresh Octopus, Fresh Common Octopus +1
(Venezuela)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Octopus, Fresh Octopus, Frozen Cleaned Octopus +1
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Fresh Stingray, Fresh Fusilier, Fresh Snapper +5
Fresh Common Octopus Global Exporter Coverage
23 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Common Octopus (HS Code 030751) in 2024
For Fresh Common Octopus in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3,121,067.05 kg | 32,895,915.323 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 1,780,474.993 kg | 15,895,206.243 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 247,863 kg | 3,902,144.998 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 316,418 kg | 1,909,761.92 USD |
| 5 | Myanmar [Burma] | 378,028 kg | 1,243,293.296 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 46,906.643 kg | 792,201 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 77,560.2 kg | 484,440.07 USD |
| 8 | Turkiye | 93,009 kg | 395,594 USD |
| 9 | Philippines | 56,546.5 kg | 298,650 USD |
| 10 | Greece | 20,063 kg | 284,840.324 USD |
Fresh Common Octopus Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Common Octopus Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
23 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Common Octopus demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Common Octopus Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bolivia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
23 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Common Octopus.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Common Octopus (HS Code 030751) in 2024
For Fresh Common Octopus in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 8,639,956.9 kg | 117,472,363 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 3,122,289 kg | 31,416,047.392 USD |
| 3 | Portugal | 933,856 kg | 8,653,931.597 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 112,408 kg | 1,644,074.223 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 118,548.79 kg | 1,603,487.813 USD |
| 6 | Romania | 73,496.169 kg | 1,133,092.48 USD |
| 7 | Greece | 79,184 kg | 841,905.828 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 814,878 kg | 791,345.07 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 40,117 kg | 782,714.093 USD |
| 10 | Croatia | 60,861.07 kg | 737,383 USD |
Fresh Common Octopus Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Common Octopus
Fresh Common Octopus Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Common Octopus wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Common Octopus wholesale unit prices: South Korea (17.51 USD / kg), Thailand (5.37 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 20.44 USD / kg | 19.33 USD / kg | 15.36 USD / kg | 15.73 USD / kg | 17.09 USD / kg | 17.51 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 5.26 USD / kg | 5.21 USD / kg | 5.25 USD / kg | 5.33 USD / kg | 5.38 USD / kg | 5.37 USD / kg |
Fresh Common Octopus Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Common Octopus wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 16.85 USD / kg | 2.78 USD / kg | 25.37 USD / kg | +0.5% |
| 2 | Thailand | 5.23 USD / kg | 5.03 USD / kg | 5.40 USD / kg | +2.7% |
Latest Fresh Common Octopus Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCephalopod seafood
Scientific NameOctopus vulgaris
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild marine species; typically coastal/benthic habitats with rocky or mixed substrates in temperate to subtropical waters.
Main VarietiesOctopus vulgaris (Common octopus)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh (boiled, grilled, stewed, marinated) via retail and foodservice
- Frozen (whole or cut) for year-round supply
- Processed preparations (e.g., cooked/ready-to-eat) in some markets
Grading Factors
- Size/weight band (count per kg or kg per piece)
- Freshness (odor, firmness, skin condition, eye clarity)
- Physical damage (tears, bruising, broken arms)
- Cleanliness and sand/foreign matter absence
- Presentation (whole vs cleaned; intact viscera removal where specified)
Market
Fresh common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is a high-value cephalopod traded internationally, with supply largely dependent on wild-capture fisheries in the Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Major demand and import concentration is in the EU—especially Spain, Italy, and Portugal—alongside important consumer markets in Japan and South Korea. Global availability and pricing are highly sensitive to stock variability, fishery management measures (including closures), and the ability to maintain cold-chain quality during rapid distribution. Sustainability, legality, and traceability expectations are increasingly material for buyers given IUU-fishing and social-risk scrutiny in parts of the global seafood sector.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- MoroccoMajor Northeast Atlantic landings and export-oriented supply to EU markets.
- MauritaniaImportant Northwest Africa fishery supplying international trade, largely as frozen with downstream distribution into fresh channels.
- SpainSignificant Mediterranean/Atlantic landings and a major trade and re-export hub for octopus into the EU.
- PortugalNotable Northeast Atlantic landings and strong domestic consumption alongside intra-EU trade.
- ItalyMediterranean landings with strong domestic demand; also a major importing market.
Major Exporting Countries
- MoroccoKey exporter of octopus products into Europe and Asia; export flows vary with fishery management and landings.
- MauritaniaMajor origin in Northwest Africa supplying international markets through exporters and EU/Asian buyers.
- SpainExports and re-exports to EU partners; strong role of wholesale and processing/distribution nodes.
- PortugalExports within Europe, with trade intensity influenced by domestic catch variability.
Major Importing Countries
- SpainOne of the largest demand centers globally; imports to supplement domestic supply and supply EU distribution.
- ItalyLarge Mediterranean consumer market; imports to stabilize availability and pricing.
- PortugalHigh per-capita consumption market; imports used to smooth seasonal and inter-annual catch swings.
- JapanSignificant importer of octopus products for retail and foodservice; sourcing shifts across origins based on price and availability.
- South KoreaMajor octopus-consuming market with imports supporting retail and foodservice demand.
Specification
Major VarietiesOctopus vulgaris (Common octopus)
Physical Attributes
- Whole octopus sold fresh on ice; key quality cues include intact skin, firm texture, clean marine odor, and absence of excessive slime or discoloration.
- Commercial presentations commonly include whole (round), cleaned (eviscerated), and separated arms/tentacles depending on buyer specification.
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications frequently rely on sensory freshness grading and basic microbiological criteria rather than compositional markers.
Packaging
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS) seafood boxes or insulated cartons with flake ice/gel ice for chilled distribution.
- Food-contact liners and absorbent pads used to manage meltwater; labeling commonly includes species name, origin, lot/traceability, and catch/production method where required by destination rules.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/auction -> on-ice chilling and grading -> cleaning (optional) -> chilled transport to wholesale markets -> retail/foodservice distribution
- Cross-border trade often uses a mix of fresh regional supply and frozen-origin supply that is thawed and distributed as 'fresh' per destination labeling rules.
Demand Drivers
- Strong culinary demand in Southern Europe (e.g., Spain, Italy, Portugal) for traditional dishes and foodservice menus
- Premium retail and restaurant demand in East Asia for octopus-based cuisine, with sourcing adjusted based on price and availability
Temperature
- Near-0°C handling on ice is critical to preserve texture and minimize spoilage; temperature abuse rapidly reduces marketability.
Shelf Life
- Short shelf life under chilled conditions (typically measured in days); fast turnover and strict cold-chain control are central to trade quality.
Risks
Fisheries Stock And Management HighFresh common octopus supply is heavily dependent on wild-capture fisheries; stock variability and fishery management actions (including seasonal or emergency closures in key producing regions) can abruptly reduce availability, disrupt contracts, and trigger sharp price spikes in import markets.Diversify approved origins and supplier base, maintain dual fresh/frozen sourcing strategies where feasible, and use forward planning aligned to management calendars and landing trends.
Cold Chain And Quality Loss MediumOctopus quality deteriorates quickly if chilling is inadequate or meltwater management is poor, leading to texture degradation, off-odors, higher spoilage risk, and increased rejection rates in wholesale and retail channels.Specify strict on-ice temperature targets, require time-temperature monitoring for long hauls, and standardize packaging/icing protocols with supplier audits.
Food Safety MediumAs a fresh seafood product, octopus carries microbiological spoilage and contamination risks that can trigger border rejections or recalls if hygiene controls and cold-chain discipline fail.Apply HACCP-based controls, verify sanitation and water/ice quality at landing/processing, and align testing/acceptance criteria to destination regulations.
Traceability And IUU Fishing MediumWeak documentation or opaque transshipment/aggregation practices can raise IUU and fraud concerns (species substitution or origin misstatement), increasing regulatory and reputational risk in high-compliance import markets.Require verifiable catch documentation, supplier chain-of-custody records, and (where applicable) compliance with import control regimes (e.g., catch certificates).
Sustainability
- Wild-capture dependency: supply and price are exposed to stock variability and fishery management measures (closures, effort controls, and landing limits).
- IUU-fishing exposure in parts of the global seafood sector increases buyer scrutiny on vessel identity, authorization to fish, and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Gear and habitat considerations: cephalopod fisheries can involve benthic interactions and bycatch concerns depending on local gear types and enforcement context.
- Emerging animal-welfare scrutiny: cephalopods are increasingly discussed in welfare policy and corporate responsibility contexts, raising expectations for handling and slaughter practices.
Labor & Social
- Labor risks in fishing and seafood processing (including migrant labor vulnerabilities and abusive working conditions in some fleets) can create reputational and compliance exposure for buyers.
- Traceability and worker-protection expectations are increasing in regulated import markets, elevating supplier due-diligence requirements.
FAQ
Which markets are the main global import destinations for common octopus?Demand is especially concentrated in the EU—most notably Spain, Italy, and Portugal—with additional major importing demand in Japan and South Korea.
Why is common octopus supply and pricing often volatile?Supply is largely wild-caught, so landings can change quickly with stock variability and fishery management actions such as seasonal or emergency closures, which can tighten availability and lift prices in import markets.
What are the most important quality risks for fresh octopus in trade?Cold-chain breaks are the biggest risk: inadequate icing or temperature abuse can quickly reduce freshness, degrade texture, and increase spoilage, leading to higher rejection rates in wholesale and retail channels.
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Fresh Common Octopus Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Thailand, Belgium, Chile, Mozambique, Romania, Switzerland, Madagascar, Croatia, Austria, Dominican Republic, Tunisia, Greece, Myanmar [Burma], Singapore, Denmark, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, Czechia, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Japan, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Vietnam, United States, Laos, Luxembourg, Moldova, Cambodia, Ukraine, Hungary, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Poland, Canada, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Slovakia, Bahamas, Latvia, Oman, Serbia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Macao, Pakistan, Egypt, Macedonia, Nicaragua, Brunei, Maldives, Norway, South Africa, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bahrain, Bermuda, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Estonia, Finland, Fiji, Gambia, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Lithuania, Morocco, Montenegro, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, Namibia, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Uzbekistan
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