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Fresh Whole Squid Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Fresh Squid
HS Code
030742
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Whole Squid market coverage spans 106 countries.
  • 63 exporter companies and 67 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 364 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Whole Squid

Analyze 364 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Whole Squid.

Fresh Whole Squid Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Whole Squid to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Whole Squid: Chile (+96.4%), Peru (-50.4%), Vietnam (+29.8%).

Fresh Whole Squid Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Whole Squid country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Whole Squid transaction unit prices: Japan (44.16 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (13.00 USD / kg), India (4.58 USD / kg), Ecuador (0.89 USD / kg), Peru (0.66 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
India-1.7%1966.34 USD / kg (335 kg)8.19 USD / kg (313 kg)4.82 USD / kg (5,241 kg)4.56 USD / kg (8,111 kg)4.16 USD / kg (1,611 kg)4.58 USD / kg (13,221 kg)
Netherlands-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Japan-2.8%11142.74 USD / kg (34.91 kg)43.24 USD / kg (33.5 kg)43.12 USD / kg (16 kg)42.82 USD / kg (34.74 kg)40.59 USD / kg (28.7 kg)44.16 USD / kg (10.8 kg)
Vietnam+29.8%5- (-)- (-)24.80 USD / kg (20 kg)6.50 USD / kg (6 kg)7.17 USD / kg (551.5 kg)- (-)
Sri Lanka+16.7%814.23 USD / kg (33.24 kg)- (-)- (-)12.00 USD / kg (-)10.54 USD / kg (136.75 kg)13.00 USD / kg (124.36 kg)
Peru-50.4%210.48 USD / kg (58,960 kg)1.20 USD / kg (36,900 kg)- (-)0.68 USD / kg (69,200 kg)0.94 USD / kg (82,262 kg)0.66 USD / kg (34,861.1 kg)
Ecuador-22.0%19- (-)1.99 USD / kg (-)1.08 USD / kg (65,243.36 kg)2.07 USD / kg (42 kg)0.89 USD / kg (25,024 kg)0.89 USD / kg (4,256 kg)
Chile+96.4%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)2.00 USD / kg (23,360 kg)- (-)
Mexico-2- (-)- (-)1.80 USD / kg (50,010 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Whole Squid Global Supply Chain Coverage
130 companies
63 exporters and 67 importers are mapped for Fresh Whole Squid.
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Fresh Whole Squid Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

63 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Whole Squid. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Whole Squid Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 63 total exporter companies in the Fresh Whole Squid supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn, Fresh Squid, Fresh Whole Squid
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Fresh Bonito, Frozen Squid, Fresh Squid +2
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Kuwait
Supplying Products: Fresh Pomfrets, Fresh Sole, Fresh Squid +1
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Crab, Fresh Squid, Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn +2
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-12
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Instant Noodles, Dried Squid, Dried Flounder +2
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, New Zealand
Supplying Products: Fresh Common Shrimp and Prawn, Fresh Squid, Fresh Lobster +4
Fresh Whole Squid Global Exporter Coverage
63 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Whole Squid supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Whole Squid (HS Code 030742) in 2024

For Fresh Whole Squid in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Spain15,386,469.56 kg100,960,476.472 USD
2Myanmar [Burma]8,035,074.4 kg23,403,708.844 USD
3Netherlands2,281,081.726 kg20,654,348.7 USD
4Malaysia5,650,072.9 kg14,956,894.051 USD
5Belgium2,627,761.51 kg13,257,104.534 USD
6Portugal2,183,129 kg10,891,053.98 USD
7United Kingdom955,132.368 kg5,543,609.62 USD
8Italy589,458.813 kg5,496,238.138 USD
9Greece570,793 kg3,700,064.566 USD
10Thailand2,668,403 kg3,656,517.89 USD

Fresh Whole Squid Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Whole Squid Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

67 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Whole Squid demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Whole Squid Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 67 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Whole Squid. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Ivory Coast, China, Colombia, Peru, Togo, United States, Japan, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Panama
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Tunisia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-18
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthersFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentAir Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
67 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Whole Squid.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Whole Squid (HS Code 030742) in 2024

For Fresh Whole Squid in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Italy17,635,747 kg127,833,510.555 USD
2Spain9,812,329.08 kg80,407,671.414 USD
3Malaysia10,431,797.73 kg34,858,008.989 USD
4Netherlands3,981,540.299 kg29,291,795.643 USD
5Portugal2,386,410 kg16,274,432.308 USD
6Thailand14,596,420.633 kg14,424,567.25 USD
7Germany546,268.652 kg5,439,554.956 USD
8Belgium725,937.37 kg5,283,943.607 USD
9Croatia476,714.71 kg3,962,932 USD
10Greece860,017 kg3,796,985.242 USD

Fresh Whole Squid Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Whole Squid origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Whole Squid

Fresh Whole Squid Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Whole Squid wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Whole Squid wholesale unit prices: France (14.31 USD / kg), South Korea (11.71 USD / kg), Thailand (6.53 USD / kg), Denmark (5.28 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Denmark--9.12 USD / kg7.68 USD / kg6.24 USD / kg5.28 USD / kg
France25.50 USD / kg25.81 USD / kg25.67 USD / kg25.85 USD / kg21.71 USD / kg14.31 USD / kg
Japan4.02 USD / kg--3.54 USD / kg--
South Korea5.73 USD / kg6.15 USD / kg6.62 USD / kg6.20 USD / kg6.04 USD / kg11.71 USD / kg
Thailand8.01 USD / kg8.04 USD / kg8.05 USD / kg6.91 USD / kg6.49 USD / kg6.53 USD / kg

Fresh Whole Squid Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Whole Squid wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Denmark7.59 USD / kg3.99 USD / kg12.74 USD / kg-4.8%
2France21.19 USD / kg13.24 USD / kg26.82 USD / kg+26.6%
3Japan3.41 USD / kg2.17 USD / kg6.24 USD / kg+58.6%
4South Korea10.31 USD / kg0.99 USD / kg39.38 USD / kg+14.1%
5Thailand7.12 USD / kg5.08 USD / kg12.76 USD / kg+12.7%

Latest Fresh Whole Squid Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Whole Squid wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-05-01Spl***** ***** ***** ***** * ****** **** * 6.32 USD / kg
2026-05-01KAL**** ******* * ******* *****24.29 USD / kg
2026-05-01ENC***** ***** ******** ***** **** * ******* ******19.95 USD / kg
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2026-05-01หมึ********* * 12.64 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh/Chilled
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCephalopods (Squid)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Wild-caught marine species; availability depends on ocean temperature, productivity, and migration patterns
  • Key fishing grounds include the Southwest Atlantic (Patagonian Shelf), the Humboldt Current system (eastern Pacific), and the Northwest Pacific
Main VarietiesIllex argentinus (Argentine shortfin squid), Dosidicus gigas (Humboldt jumbo squid), Todarodes pacificus (Japanese flying squid), Doryteuthis/Loligo spp. (Loligo-type squids)
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh/chilled whole (round)
  • Frozen whole
  • Cleaned tubes and tentacles
  • Rings/strips and breaded foodservice products
Grading Factors
  • Verified species identification and legal catch documentation
  • Size grading (e.g., count per kg) and uniformity
  • Freshness and handling quality (icing effectiveness, odor, firmness, absence of excessive ink staining)
  • Physical integrity (tearing, bruising, skin damage)

Market

Fresh whole squid is a globally traded wild-caught seafood product, with supply shaped by highly variable squid fisheries and strong demand from Mediterranean and East Asian markets. In trade statistics it is commonly captured under HS heading 0307 (molluscs), alongside other cephalopods, which can obscure species-level dynamics. Major landing/production is associated with large capture nations and key squid fisheries in the Northwest Pacific, Southwest Atlantic, and the Humboldt Current system. Most long-distance trade is handled frozen for shelf-life resilience, while fresh whole squid is typically regional or time-sensitive (often air-freighted) and therefore more exposed to cold-chain disruption and price volatility.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)demand is relatively steady in core consuming regions, while supply and prices can swing sharply with fishery and ocean-condition variability
Major Producing Countries
  • ChinaLarge capture and processing capacity reported across cephalopod categories in FAO fisheries statistics; also an import-processing hub.
  • PeruAssociated with major squid fisheries in the Humboldt Current system; supply can be sensitive to El Niño/La Niña conditions.
  • IndonesiaSignificant cephalopod capture and domestic consumption with export participation in regional markets.
  • IndiaNotable cephalopod landings and export-oriented seafood processing sector.
  • ArgentinaKey origin for Argentine shortfin squid fisheries in the Southwest Atlantic; supply is seasonally and biologically variable.
  • JapanHistorically significant squid consumption and domestic fisheries; market dynamics influence regional trade flows.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChinaMajor exporter across cephalopod product forms, supported by large seafood processing and re-export activity (HS 0307 categories).
  • SpainLarge re-exporter and processor-distributor for EU markets; active in cephalopod trade flows.
  • IndiaExport-oriented seafood supplier including squid products into EU/US/Asia channels.
  • VietnamImportant processing and export hub for seafood, including cephalopod items, serving East Asian and Western markets.
  • PeruExports squid products into regional and global markets; exposure to ocean-climate variability can affect export availability.
  • ArgentinaKey origin exporter for Argentine shortfin squid; supply swings can translate into trade volatility.
  • MoroccoNotable cephalopod exporter linked to North Atlantic fisheries and processing for EU-bound trade.
Major Importing Countries
  • SpainAmong the largest import and processing hubs for cephalopods; redistributes into broader EU markets.
  • ItalyMajor consumer market for calamari and other cephalopod products in retail and foodservice.
  • JapanLarge consumer market with significant imports and quality segmentation by species and freshness.
  • United StatesSignificant importer for foodservice (calamari) and retail, with compliance expectations tied to traceability programs.
  • South KoreaHigh per-capita seafood consumption with sustained demand for squid products.
  • ChinaImports raw material for processing and re-export alongside domestic consumption, affecting apparent trade balances.

Specification

Major VarietiesArgentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus), Humboldt jumbo squid (Dosidicus gigas), Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus), Longfin inshore squid / Loligo-type (Doryteuthis/Loligo spp.)
Physical Attributes
  • Whole, intact mantle and tentacles with minimal tearing; low incidence of skin damage and ink staining
  • Firm texture and neutral marine odor; surface appearance and eye clarity are used as freshness cues in wholesale trade
  • Species identity and size are primary commercial differentiators (whole-round vs cleaned forms)
Compositional Metrics
  • Buyer specifications commonly emphasize sensory freshness and documented time-temperature history rather than a single universal chemical metric across all squid species
Grades
  • Private-contract grading is common: species declaration, size band (e.g., count per kg), and freshness/handling class (often A/B-style descriptors) are widely used; no single global public grade standard dominates across markets
Packaging
  • Insulated polystyrene (EPS) or waxed cartons with food-grade liner and flake ice for fresh/chilled distribution
  • Chilled bulk cartons for wholesale; retail-ready packs are typically produced downstream by importers/processors
ProcessingHighly perishable and prone to rapid quality loss if temperature control is weak; enzymatic softening and drip can reduce valueOften converted downstream into cleaned tubes, tentacles, rings, or breaded items; fresh whole trade competes with frozen formats for long-distance supply

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Capture (jigging/trawl depending on fishery) -> rapid onboard chilling/icing -> landing and auction/first sale -> sorting by species and size -> chilled transport (often regional) or conversion to frozen for export -> importer processing/portioning -> foodservice and retail distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Mediterranean cuisine and EU foodservice/processing demand for calamari-style products
  • East Asian culinary demand (Japan, Korea, China) with quality segmentation by species and freshness
  • Convenience formats (rings, portions, breaded items) that pull raw material through processing hubs
  • Protein substitution effects: squid demand can shift with relative prices of whitefish and other seafood categories
Temperature
  • Maintain close to 0°C under ice for fresh/chilled handling; time-temperature abuse quickly reduces marketability
  • Rapid chilling at sea and at landing is a key determinant of usable shelf life and buyer acceptance
Shelf Life
  • Fresh whole squid has a short sellable window and is strongly dependent on uninterrupted cold-chain performance; many exporters prioritize frozen formats for long-haul risk reduction

Risks

Climate And Stock Variability HighSquid supply is prone to boom-bust dynamics because many major squid fisheries are highly sensitive to ocean conditions (including ENSO-related shifts, marine heatwaves, and changing productivity). This can trigger sudden drops in catch availability, sharp price volatility, and rapid substitution between species/origins in international trade.Diversify approved species and origins, maintain frozen-buffer options for continuity, and use flexible contracts that allow substitution when a fishery experiences a poor season.
IUU And Traceability HighImporting markets increasingly expect verifiable catch documentation and traceability for seafood. Complex supply chains involving transshipment, distant-water fleets, and re-processing can elevate exposure to IUU-linked allegations, shipment holds, or buyer delistings if documentation is weak.Strengthen vessel-to-lot traceability, require catch documentation aligned with destination rules, and prioritize suppliers with audited traceability and legal-origin controls.
Food Safety And Quality Loss MediumFresh whole squid is highly perishable; delays, temperature abuse, or poor icing can quickly degrade sensory quality and increase spoilage risk, leading to claims, rejections, or forced diversion into lower-value processing.Enforce rapid chilling and temperature monitoring from vessel to buyer, specify handling SOPs (icing, sanitation), and align transit mode to product freshness targets.
Labor And Human Rights MediumSeafood supply chains can face heightened scrutiny for forced labor and abusive working conditions, particularly where oversight is limited in distant-water fishing and labor-intensive processing. This can disrupt trade through buyer compliance actions, regulatory enforcement, or reputational events.Implement human-rights due diligence (including worker voice mechanisms), require credible social-audit coverage, and ensure remediation pathways and recruitment-fee controls.
Sustainability
  • High interannual variability of squid availability linked to ocean conditions (including marine heatwaves and ENSO effects in key systems such as the Humboldt Current)
  • Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing risks and associated traceability expectations in major importing markets
  • Bycatch and ecosystem impacts vary by gear type and fishery; management quality is uneven across regions
  • Greenhouse-gas footprint from refrigerated logistics and, in some supply chains, distant-water fishing operations
Labor & Social
  • Forced labor, debt bondage, and abusive conditions risks have been documented in parts of global fishing and seafood processing supply chains, creating reputational and import-compliance exposure for buyers
  • Worker safety risks at sea (vessel operations) and in processing (cut hazards, cold environments) are material and require strong compliance systems
  • Migrant labor vulnerability and recruitment-fee risks in seafood processing hubs can create due-diligence obligations for importers and brands

FAQ

Which countries are typically major import hubs for squid products in global trade?Trade statistics compiled in ITC Trade Map for molluscs (HS 0307, which includes squid) commonly show Spain and Italy as major EU import/processing hubs, with Japan, the United States, and South Korea also among the large importing markets.
Why is fresh whole squid considered higher risk in logistics than frozen squid?Fresh whole squid is highly perishable and depends on rapid chilling and uninterrupted cold-chain control from vessel to buyer; quality can fall quickly with delays or temperature abuse. This is why many long-distance supply chains shift squid into frozen formats to reduce spoilage and rejection risk.
What is the single biggest global disruption risk for squid supply?The biggest global disruption risk is climate-driven and biological variability in squid fisheries, which can create abrupt catch swings and price spikes. FAO fisheries reporting highlights the sensitivity of capture fisheries to changing ocean conditions, making squid availability especially prone to volatility.

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