Derived Products
Dried Cuttlefish, Frozen Cuttlefish
Last Updated
2026-05-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- China Fresh Cuttlefish market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 1 sampled export transactions for China are summarized.
- 10 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Cuttlefish in China.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-23.
Fresh Cuttlefish Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in China
10 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Cuttlefish in China. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Cuttlefish export intelligence in China, including 1 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Cuttlefish in China
1 sampled Fresh Cuttlefish transactions in China include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Cuttlefish sampled transaction unit prices by date in China: 2026-01-16: 0.60 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | CUT******* ***** ****** **** ****** | 0.60 USD / kg | (China) | (Philippines) |
Top Fresh Cuttlefish Export Suppliers and Companies in China
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Cuttlefish in China. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood ManufacturingTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Fishing AquacultureBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingLogisticsFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
China Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of China export network depth for Fresh Cuttlefish.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Cuttlefish partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in China.
Fresh Cuttlefish Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in China: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
2 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Cuttlefish in China. 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 40.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Cuttlefish in China
5 sampled Fresh Cuttlefish import transactions in China provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Cuttlefish sampled import transaction unit prices by date in China: 2026-04-14: 2.35 USD / kg, 2026-04-14: 3.89 USD / kg, 2026-04-05: 2.35 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 4.79 USD / kg, 2025-11-28: 4.73 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | FRO*** ****** **** *********** **** ****** ************************* ******* ***** ******* ***** ****** | 2.35 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-14 | MAR*** ***** ****** *********** ********** *************** ********** *********** *********** | 3.89 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-05 | FRO*** ****** **** *********** **** ****** ************************* ******* ***** ******* ***** ****** | 2.35 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-29 | (Sp***** * ***** ********** | 4.79 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-28 | MAR*** ***** ****** *********** ******** | 4.73 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Cuttlefish Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in China
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 2 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Cuttlefish in China. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
China Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Cuttlefish in China.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Cuttlefish importers, distributors, and buyer networks in China.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Aquatic Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh cuttlefish in China is supplied primarily from coastal capture fisheries and is distributed through seafood wholesale markets, retail, and foodservice. Research on Chinese coastal fisheries identifies golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta) as a commercially important target species, with seasonal migration and spawning activity shaping availability in key coastal waters. Seasonal fisheries management measures and resource conditions can influence landings and domestic price volatility for fresh/chilled product. China also functions as a major seafood processing and trading hub, so imported cephalopods may enter for domestic consumption and/or processing channels depending on buyer needs.
Market RoleMajor producer and processor; both importer and exporter (seafood trade hub)
Domestic RoleCommercially important coastal seafood item supplied via wholesale markets, retail, and foodservice; a portion is handled by processors for chilled/frozen distribution.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalitySeasonal availability is influenced by coastal migration/spawning behavior of key cuttlefish species and by management measures affecting fishing effort and timing.
Specification
Primary VarietySepia esculenta (golden cuttlefish)
Secondary Variety
- Sepiella japonica
- Sepiella maindroni
Physical Attributes
- Freshness emphasis: firm texture and clean marine odor (avoid ammonia/off-odors)
- Skin/appearance integrity: minimal bruising/tears; clean surface free of excessive slime
- Condition: whole (with viscera) or eviscerated/cleaned depending on channel; clear specification of edible portion for contaminant compliance testing
Grades
- Size grading (piece size or count per kilogram) commonly used in wholesale trade
- Freshness/handling grade based on appearance and odor at receiving
Packaging
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS) boxes with flake ice for domestic chilled distribution
- Lined cartons or insulated totes for short-haul refrigerated transport
- For longer routes: chilled packs with gel ice and secondary containment to prevent meltwater leakage
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/port auction → primary sorting → icing/chilling → wholesale market distribution → retail/foodservice
- Landing → cleaning/evisceration (as required) → chilled distribution or freezing for inventory management
Temperature
- Immediate icing/chilling after landing is critical to slow quality loss in fresh cuttlefish
- Refrigerated transport and short dwell times at wholesale/retail reduce drip loss and odor development
Shelf Life
- Fresh (chilled) cuttlefish has short shelf life and is highly sensitive to cold-chain breaks and handling hygiene.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access can be blocked at the border if imported cuttlefish is linked to an overseas producer not recognized/registered as required by GACC for aquatic products, or if health certificates, markings, and customs documentation are inconsistent; enforcement actions can include detention and supplier suspension.Validate GACC-required overseas establishment registration status and packaging/marking rules before contracting; run a pre-shipment document and label/marking conformity check against the importer’s China-entry checklist.
Food Safety MediumCephalopods can accumulate environmental contaminants (notably heavy metals), and non-compliance with China’s contaminant limits can trigger rejection, disposal, or recalls.Implement lot-based heavy metal testing and supplier monitoring aligned to applicable Chinese GB contaminant standards (NHC/SAMR); define edible portion and sampling plan explicitly in specifications.
Climate MediumOceanographic variability and warming can shift the spatial distribution and seasonal availability of key cuttlefish resources in the East China Sea and northern coastal seas, contributing to supply volatility.Diversify procurement across coastal sourcing regions and maintain flexible procurement windows around seasonal peaks and management measures.
Logistics MediumFresh cuttlefish is highly perishable; port delays, cold-chain breaks, or inadequate icing can rapidly downgrade quality and raise spoilage risk for chilled shipments.Use time-temperature monitoring, specify icing/pack-out standards, prioritize direct routing and short dwell times, and align Incoterms and claims protocols to cold-chain responsibilities.
Sustainability
- Coastal stock pressure and spawning-ground sensitivity for commercially important cuttlefish species in Chinese seas
- Habitat and bycatch concerns associated with bottom trawling and intensive nearshore fishing effort
- IUU fishing and seafood supply-chain transparency expectations for international buyers and responsible sourcing programs
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and human trafficking risks are documented for the fisheries sector globally, particularly for vulnerable and migrant fishers on commercial vessels
- Occupational safety risks in capture fisheries (high-hazard work) and in seafood handling/processing environments
FAQ
Which cuttlefish species is often cited as a key commercial target in Chinese coastal fisheries?Chinese coastal fisheries research frequently highlights golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta) as a commercially important and widely targeted cuttlefish species in seas around China, particularly in East China Sea studies.
When is fresh cuttlefish availability likely to be seasonally stronger along China’s east coast?Availability commonly strengthens during spring to summer periods when key species such as Sepia esculenta undertake seasonal migration and spawning activity in coastal waters, although timing varies by region and management measures.
What is the most common deal-breaker compliance issue for shipping cuttlefish into China as an imported aquatic product?The most disruptive issue is failing China customs requirements for imported aquatic products, especially overseas producer/establishment registration expectations and the required health certificates and consistent shipment documentation; non-compliance can lead to detention or rejection at the border.
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