Sub Product
Fresh Argentine Shortfin Squid, Fresh Baby Squid, Fresh Cleaned Squid, Fresh European Squid, +8
Derived Products
Frozen Squid, Dried Squid
HS Code
030743
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Thailand Fresh Squid market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Thailand are summarized.
- 3 export partner companies and 6 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Squid in Thailand.
- 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 2026-06-11.
Fresh Squid Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Thailand
3 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Squid in Thailand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Squid export intelligence in Thailand, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030743.
Scatter points are sampled from 31.6% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Squid in Thailand
5 sampled Fresh Squid transactions in Thailand include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Squid sampled transaction unit prices by date in Thailand: 2026-04-13: 9.80 USD / kg, 2026-04-09: 9.80 USD / kg, 2026-04-08: 9.80 USD / kg, 2026-04-06: 9.80 USD / kg, 2026-04-02: 9.90 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | [낙지***** **** ****** ********** ***** ***** | 9.80 USD / kg | (Thailand) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-09 | [낙지***** **** ****** ********** ***** ***** | 9.80 USD / kg | (Thailand) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-08 | [낙지***** **** ****** ********** ***** ***** | 9.80 USD / kg | (Thailand) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-06 | [낙지***** **** ****** ********** ***** ***** | 9.80 USD / kg | (Thailand) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-02 | [낙지***** **** ****** ********** ***** ***** | 9.90 USD / kg | (Thailand) | (South Korea) |
Top Fresh Squid Export Suppliers and Companies in Thailand
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 3 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Squid in Thailand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersRetailTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Thailand Export Partner Coverage
3 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Thailand 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 Thailand.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Squid in Thailand (HS Code 030743)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Squid export volume and value in Thailand to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,545,575 | 222,653,915 USD |
| 2023 | 27,963,503 | 225,581,012 USD |
| 2022 | 26,968,381 | 237,940,400 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Squid Exports from Thailand (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Squid exports from Thailand.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 7,796,150 | 74,392,880.71 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 3,755,824 | 46,809,955.29 USD |
| 3 | United States | 3,314,417 | 29,281,195.4 USD |
| 4 | China | 4,331,188 | 14,118,869.94 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 1,418,712 | 12,700,748.99 USD |
Fresh Squid Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Thailand: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
6 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Squid in Thailand. 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 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Squid in Thailand
3 sampled Fresh Squid import transactions in Thailand 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 Thailand: 2025-11-15: 4.15 USD / kg, 2025-11-14: 4.16 USD / kg, 2025-05-29: 2.08 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | CHI**** ***** ***** ***************** *** **** ************* *** ******* ***** | 4.15 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-14 | CHI**** ***** ***** ***************** *** **** ************* ***************** | 4.16 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-05-29 | DES******** | 2.08 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Squid Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Thailand
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 6 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Squid in Thailand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthersTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Thailand Import Partner Coverage
6 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Squid in Thailand.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Squid importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Thailand.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Squid in Thailand (HS Code 030743)
Track 3 years of Fresh Squid import volume and value in Thailand to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 125,560,389 | 343,104,208 USD |
| 2023 | 158,774,278 | 462,554,723 USD |
| 2022 | 162,593,380 | 461,909,540 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Squid to Thailand (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Squid to Thailand.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 26,129,369 | 96,345,798.16 USD |
| 2 | China | 39,417,296 | 86,056,539.68 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 13,693,312 | 52,230,991.5 USD |
| 4 | Peru | 20,394,664 | 36,001,986.63 USD |
| 5 | Pakistan | 11,728,985 | 24,266,877.82 USD |
Fresh Squid Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Thailand
Track Fresh Squid wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Thailand.
Historical Fresh Squid Wholesale Supplier Prices in Thailand (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Squid wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Thailand.
Fresh Squid yearly average wholesale prices in Thailand: 2020: 6.46 USD / kg, 2021: 6.54 USD / kg, 2022: 6.73 USD / kg, 2023: 6.86 USD / kg, 2024: 5.74 USD / kg, 2025: 6.36 USD / kg, 2026: 6.59 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.46 USD / kg | 5.01 USD / kg | 8.32 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 6.54 USD / kg | 5.01 USD / kg | 9.06 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 6.73 USD / kg | 5.01 USD / kg | 10.46 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 6.86 USD / kg | 4.99 USD / kg | 10.46 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 5.74 USD / kg | 4.86 USD / kg | 6.81 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 6.36 USD / kg | 4.89 USD / kg | 8.35 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 6.59 USD / kg | 5.16 USD / kg | 8.38 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Squid Wholesale Export Price Updates in Thailand
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Squid wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Thailand.
Fresh Squid latest wholesale updates by date in Thailand: 2026-05-01: 12.64 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 8.02 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 6.32 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 5.24 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 6.48 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | หมึ********* * | 12.64 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Spl***** ********** ***** * ***** **** * | 8.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Spl***** ***** ***** ***** * ****** **** * | 6.32 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Spl***** ***** ***** ***** * ***** **** * | 5.24 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Spl***** *************** * ****** **** * | 6.48 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh squid in Thailand is supplied primarily from marine capture fisheries in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, and is widely consumed domestically through fresh seafood channels. Thailand also operates as a regional seafood processing and trading hub, with trade flows influenced by market-specific requirements for catch documentation and sanitary certification. Market access risk is shaped less by tariffs and more by IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing compliance, traceability, and labor-rights scrutiny in parts of the fishing sector. For fresh (chilled/iced) squid, cold-chain discipline and rapid distribution are critical because of short shelf life and high sensitivity to temperature abuse.
Market RoleProducer, domestic consumption market, and regional processing/trading hub (exports and imports occur depending on form and buyer requirements)
Domestic RoleCommonly consumed fresh seafood item supplied via coastal landings and wholesale-to-retail distribution
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Freshness indicators emphasized by buyers include bright appearance, firm texture, clean odor, intact skin, and minimal discoloration.
- Common buyer specs differentiate whole vs. cleaned squid (head-on/head-off, gutted), size counts/weight bands, and allowable defect thresholds (ink stains, bruising, softening).
Packaging
- Chilled distribution commonly uses insulated boxes with flake ice/gel ice and drainage control to maintain near-0°C conditions.
- Buyer programs may require food-contact compliant liners and clear lot identification for traceability.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Landing/auction at fishing ports → grading and icing → wholesale distribution (often same-day/next-day) → retail/foodservice chilled display
- For export or processor intake: landing/auction → chilled transport → processor/packhouse QA and documentation → sanitary certification where applicable → export logistics
Temperature
- Maintain squid in melting ice / near 0°C as early as possible after landing; temperature excursions increase spoilage risk and downgrade value.
- Avoid freshwater soak and uncontrolled drip-loss during iced storage; manage drainage and re-icing to protect quality.
Shelf Life
- Fresh (chilled/iced) squid has short shelf life; distribution speed and uninterrupted cold chain are primary value drivers.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access can be blocked or severely disrupted if shipments fail IUU fishing compliance expectations (e.g., required catch documentation/verification) or if Thailand’s seafood supply chain faces renewed destination-market enforcement actions, leading to detentions, delisting, or import restrictions.Use suppliers with verifiable legal-catch documentation, strengthen vessel/landing traceability, run pre-shipment document reconciliation (species/form/weights/lot IDs), and maintain third-party-audited compliance programs for both IUU and social responsibility.
Labor And Human Rights MediumOngoing international scrutiny of labor conditions in parts of Thailand’s fishing sector can trigger buyer bans, enhanced due diligence, or contract termination even when product quality is acceptable.Adopt and evidence a robust social compliance program (worker documentation, recruitment-fee controls, grievance channels, audit remediation) and prioritize suppliers with credible third-party verification.
Food Safety MediumFresh squid is highly perishable; temperature abuse, poor icing practices, or hygiene lapses can lead to rapid spoilage, border rejection, or recall risk in high-standard markets.Enforce time-temperature controls from landing onward, require sanitation SOPs and HACCP verification, and maintain continuous temperature and lot records for each shipment.
Logistics MediumFresh (chilled) export programs are vulnerable to airfreight disruption and rate volatility; delays can convert product into non-compliant or unsellable condition due to short shelf life.Secure contingency routing and carrier capacity, ship with conservative shelf-life buffers, and pre-align fallback conversion options (e.g., freezing/processing) when delays exceed quality thresholds.
Climate MediumMonsoon conditions and rough seas can reduce fishing days and disrupt landings and port logistics, creating short-term supply volatility and quality risk from extended trip times.Diversify sourcing across landing ports (Gulf/Andaman), build flexible procurement plans, and tighten onboard icing and handling controls during adverse weather periods.
Sustainability
- IUU fishing compliance and vessel traceability expectations in international markets
- Resource sustainability concerns for marine stocks, including potential management measures that affect availability (seasonal closures, gear restrictions)
- Bycatch and ecosystem impact scrutiny associated with some fishing methods
Labor & Social
- Thailand’s fishing sector has faced sustained international scrutiny over labor rights risks (including forced labor and trafficking allegations in parts of the seafood supply chain), creating reputational and buyer-compliance exposure.
- Heightened expectations for worker documentation, grievance mechanisms, and third-party social audits in export-oriented supply chains
Standards
- HACCP
- BRCGS Food Safety
- IFS Food
- ISO 22000
FAQ
What is the main deal-breaker compliance risk for trading Thai squid into stringent markets?The biggest blocker risk is IUU-related compliance failure: if required catch documentation cannot be validated or if traceability does not hold up to destination-market checks, shipments can be detained, rejected, or suppliers can be delisted. This risk is managed by strong legal-catch documentation, lot traceability, and pre-shipment document reconciliation.
Which documents are commonly needed for export shipments of Thai fishery products such as squid?Commonly needed documents include commercial invoice and packing list, transport document (bill of lading or air waybill), and—depending on the destination—an official sanitary/health certificate from the competent authority. For markets with IUU controls, catch documentation (such as a catch certificate/verification package) may also be required.
Why do buyers ask for extra social-compliance assurance in Thai seafood supply chains?Thailand’s fishing sector has been widely scrutinized for labor-rights risks, so many international buyers require stronger due diligence (audits, remediation, worker protections, and traceability) to reduce reputational and legal exposure. Demonstrating credible third-party verification and effective corrective-action processes helps maintain access to these channels.
Sources
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