Sub Product
Fresh Argentine Shortfin Squid, Fresh Baby Squid, Fresh Cleaned Squid, Fresh European Squid, +8
Derived Products
Dried Squid, Frozen Squid
HS Code
030743
Last Updated
2026-05-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Fresh Squid market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 7 export partner companies and 5 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Squid in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; 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 2026-05-23.
Fresh Squid Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
7 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Squid in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Squid export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030743.
Scatter points are sampled from 27.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Squid in Japan
5 sampled Fresh Squid transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Squid sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-22: 35.02 USD / kg, 2026-01-13: 36.33 USD / kg, 2026-01-13: 44.31 USD / kg, 2026-01-08: 26.34 USD / kg, 2026-01-06: 51.42 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | INK ***** ****** * ***** ****** **** ***** ********* ************* ************ **** ************ **** *** ************ | 35.02 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-13 | Squ** ****** ******** ** ****** ***** ********* ******** ********** ***** ********* ********** ********* **** ******** ******* | 36.33 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-13 | Ink ****** *** ****** ***** ***** ***** ******* ******** ***** ***** ************* **************** ** ***** | 44.31 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-08 | Ink* ****** ******* ****** ******* ****** ******* **** *** ********* ********** **** ***** ********** * ****** ************ ***** ******** *********** | 26.34 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2026-01-06 | Squ** ****** ******** ***** ***** ***** ****************** ************ **** ***** *** | 51.42 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) |
Top Fresh Squid Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 7 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Squid in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthersFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Japan Export Partner Coverage
7 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Fresh Squid.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Squid partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Squid in Japan (HS Code 030743)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Squid export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,633,376 | 11,888,266 USD |
| 2023 | 1,295,860 | 12,282,222 USD |
| 2022 | 1,880,532 | 11,983,910 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Squid Exports from Japan (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Squid exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 200,852 | 3,619,332.514 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 576,277 | 3,230,249.892 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 81,978 | 1,242,185.282 USD |
| 4 | Uruguay | 274,635 | 1,179,337.743 USD |
| 5 | Vietnam | 199,843 | 755,432.312 USD |
Fresh Squid Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
5 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh 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 56.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Squid in Japan
5 sampled Fresh Squid import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Squid sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-08: 12.20 USD / kg, 2025-10-18: 7.55 USD / kg, 2025-09-23: 3.00 USD / kg, 2025-09-03: 3.74 USD / kg, 2025-08-21: 4.35 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Squ** ****** ****** ****** **** ************ ******************* * ** ************* | 12.20 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-10-18 | Squ** **** ******** *** ****** **** **** ********* ** ** *** ********* ******* * *************** | 7.55 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-23 | CAL**** ****** | 3.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-03 | ALE*** ** ***** | 3.74 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-08-21 | FIL*** ** ***** | 4.35 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Squid Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 5 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh 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: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFishing AquacultureBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Grocery StoresFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingRetail
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Japan Import Partner Coverage
5 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Squid in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Squid importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Squid in Japan (HS Code 030743)
Track 3 years of Fresh Squid import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104,460,821 | 535,768,250 USD |
| 2023 | 108,112,146 | 562,700,985 USD |
| 2022 | 117,711,235 | 578,262,962 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Squid to Japan (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Squid to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 43,985,707 | 242,319,228.696 USD |
| 2 | Peru | 15,384,887 | 41,665,408.136 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 8,049,383 | 36,267,958.658 USD |
| 4 | Vietnam | 3,057,369 | 30,951,451.895 USD |
| 5 | Chile | 12,396,148 | 30,845,292.208 USD |
Fresh Squid Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Japan
Track Fresh Squid wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Japan.
Historical Fresh Squid Wholesale Supplier Prices in Japan (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Squid wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Japan.
Fresh Squid yearly average wholesale prices in Japan: 2021: 6.98 USD / kg, 2022: 8.07 USD / kg, 2023: 8.78 USD / kg, 2024: 8.38 USD / kg, 2025: 8.86 USD / kg, 2026: 11.62 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.98 USD / kg | 3.40 USD / kg | 10.74 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 8.07 USD / kg | 3.76 USD / kg | 12.17 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 8.78 USD / kg | 1.13 USD / kg | 16.75 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 8.38 USD / kg | 0.67 USD / kg | 16.42 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 8.86 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | 16.53 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 11.62 USD / kg | 6.54 USD / kg | 16.27 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Squid Wholesale Export Price Updates in Japan
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Squid wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Japan.
Fresh Squid latest wholesale updates by date in Japan: 2026-05-01: 14.19 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 3.68 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 1.69 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 7.02 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 4.64 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | やりい* * *** ** **** *** *** ** | 14.19 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-10-01 | するめ***** * *** ** | 3.68 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-10-01 | するめ***** * *** *** | 1.69 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-10-01 | するめ***** * *** ** | 7.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-10-01 | するめ***** * *** ** | 4.64 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh squid is a prominent seafood item in Japan’s retail and foodservice, supplied by domestic coastal/offshore fisheries and complemented by imports when domestic landings are insufficient. The market places a premium on freshness, appearance, and texture, which makes rapid distribution and strict cold-chain handling central to commercial success. Domestic availability can be highly variable with stock and ocean-condition swings, contributing to sharp seasonal and year-to-year price volatility. Importers and buyers often use alternative forms (especially frozen) to manage gaps, but fresh/chilled supply remains highly sensitive to logistics delays and inspection holds.
Market RoleMajor consumer market; significant importer with domestic capture
Domestic RoleHigh-consumption seafood item for home cooking and foodservice; quality-sensitive fresh market segment
SeasonalityAvailability is seasonal and species-dependent; imports and alternative product forms are used to smooth domestic shortfalls.
Specification
Primary VarietyJapanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus)
Secondary Variety
- Spear squid (Yari-ika)
- Bigfin reef squid (Aori-ika)
Physical Attributes
- Clear eyes and bright skin appearance (no dulling)
- Firm texture (no excessive softening)
- Clean marine odor (no sour or ammonia notes)
- Intact body with minimal bruising/ink leakage
Packaging
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS) seafood boxes with flake ice for wholesale
- Chilled retail packs (tray + overwrap) with date/lot labeling
- Chilled bulk cartons for foodservice
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/auction at fish market → wholesaler → retailer/foodservice → chilled display and rapid turnover
- Imported chilled supply → border/food import procedures → cold storage cross-dock → wholesale/retail distribution
Temperature
- Near-ice chilled handling is critical to slow rapid quality deterioration in fresh squid
- Temperature logging and tight time-to-market reduce texture softening and odor development
Shelf Life
- Short shelf life makes the category highly sensitive to delays, handling breaks, and over-long distribution chains
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Supply HighWild-caught squid availability in and around Japan can swing sharply with stock conditions and management responses, creating sudden shortages and price spikes that can disrupt supply contracts for the fresh segment.Contract with flexible specs and contingency product forms (chilled vs. frozen), diversify approved origins/suppliers, and pre-align downgrade pathways into processing channels.
Logistics HighFresh/chilled squid is highly perishable; delays from transport disruptions or inspection holds can rapidly downgrade quality and force rejection or price renegotiation.Use validated cold-chain packaging, temperature loggers, pre-arrival document checks, and agreed maximum transit/hold-time limits with buyers.
Food Safety MediumNon-compliance with Japan’s food sanitation procedures (documentation gaps or failing monitoring/inspection) can lead to clearance delays, disposal, or importer scrutiny.Maintain a Japan-specific compliance checklist, supplier test/COA routines for relevant hazards, and rapid response protocols for inspection queries.
Labor And Human Rights MediumReputational and buyer-access risk exists where squid supply chains intersect with IUU fishing or forced-labor concerns in distant-water fisheries supplying the Japanese market.Implement due diligence aligned to OECD/FAO guidance, require traceability to vessel/landing where feasible, and consider credible third-party schemes for chain-of-custody and social auditing.
Sustainability
- Squid stock variability and sustainability screening (resource fluctuation risk for wild-caught supply)
- IUU fishing risk screening for imported seafood supply chains
- Cold-chain energy use and associated GHG footprint scrutiny in premium retail programs
Labor & Social
- Elevated forced-labor and labor-rights due diligence expectations in global fishing and distant-water seafood supply chains that can touch squid products entering Japan
- Documented need for supplier transparency on vessel/labor practices to reduce reputational and compliance risk
Standards
- HACCP-based controls (food hygiene management)
- ISO 22000 (food safety management) for processing/packing operations supplying large buyers
- BRCGS Food Safety (commonly used by export-oriented processors supplying major retailers)
FAQ
What are the typical documents needed to clear fresh squid into Japan?Importers typically prepare food import procedures under Japan’s food sanitation system along with standard customs documentation such as an import declaration, invoice, packing list, and transport document (bill of lading or air waybill). A certificate of origin is commonly used when claiming preferential tariffs under applicable trade agreements (sources: MHLW Japan, Japan Customs, MOFA Japan).
Why is logistics a high-risk factor for fresh squid in Japan?Fresh/chilled squid has a short shelf life, and quality can deteriorate quickly if transit is delayed or temperature control is broken. Delays from transport disruptions or inspection holds can downgrade product and trigger price disputes or rejection, so programs often rely on tight cold-chain discipline and rapid distribution (sources: MHLW Japan, Japan Customs).
Is Japan mainly a producer or an importer for fresh squid?Japan is a major consumer market that supplies fresh squid from domestic wild-caught fisheries and also relies on imports to supplement supply when domestic landings are insufficient or variable (sources: Japan Fisheries Agency, ITC Trade Map, FAO).
Sources
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