512 exporter companies and 745 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
8,559 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
Page data last updated on 2026-10-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Cuttlefish
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Frozen Cuttlefish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Cuttlefish: Thailand (+251.5%), Philippines (+69.0%), Spain (+54.3%).
Frozen Cuttlefish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Cuttlefish transaction unit prices: Vietnam (10.22 USD / kg), Thailand (8.80 USD / kg), India (5.10 USD / kg), Chile (2.01 USD / kg), Peru (1.89 USD / kg).
512 exporters and 745 importers are mapped for Frozen Cuttlefish.
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Frozen Cuttlefish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
512 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Cuttlefish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Cuttlefish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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Frozen Cuttlefish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
745 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Cuttlefish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Cuttlefish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Cuttlefish
Frozen Cuttlefish Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Cuttlefish wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Frozen Cuttlefish wholesale unit prices: Spain (8.64 USD / kg), France (7.62 USD / kg).
Wild-capture marine fisheries; typically continental shelf and upper-slope habitats with demersal/benthic association.
Some commercially important cuttlefish species are restricted to shallower waters (often <200 m), with seasonal migrations and spawning aggregations reported for some species.
Absence of dehydration/freezer burn and physical damage
Market
Frozen cuttlefish is a globally traded cephalopod product, commonly captured in marine fisheries and shipped through frozen cold chains to major consumption markets. In international trade statistics it is often proxied using HS 030743 ("cuttle fish and squid, frozen"), meaning reported trade flows may combine cuttlefish with squid. Supply is tied to capture-fishery seasonality, quotas/closures, and high interannual variability typical of short-lived cephalopod populations, creating price and availability swings. Key supplier regions include Southeast Asia, Northwest Africa, the Northwest Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean basin, while Spain, Italy, Japan and the Republic of Korea are repeatedly cited as major consuming/import markets for cephalopods.
Market GrowthMixed (recent market reporting (2024–2025))demand remains strong in key consuming regions, while supply alternates between tightness and regional gluts due to highly variable cephalopod landings
Major Producing Countries
ChinaMajor harvesting country for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids in FAO statistical areas; also a major processor/trader in global cephalopod supply chains.
ThailandLeading harvesting country in multiple Indo-Pacific FAO statistical areas for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids.
MoroccoLeading harvesting country in FAO Atlantic Eastern Central area for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids; prominent in export-oriented cephalopod trade.
MauritaniaSignificant harvesting country in FAO Atlantic Eastern Central area for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids; part of Northwest Africa cephalopod supply base.
IndonesiaSignificant harvesting country in Indo-Pacific FAO statistical areas for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids.
MalaysiaSignificant harvesting country in FAO Indian Ocean Eastern and Pacific Western Central areas for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids.
YemenSignificant harvesting country in FAO Indian Ocean Western area for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids.
TunisiaSignificant harvesting country in the Mediterranean and Black Sea FAO statistical area for cuttlefishes and bobtail squids.
Major Exporting Countries
MoroccoFrequently cited as a major exporter of cephalopod products with established export channels to Spain and Japan.
MauritaniaNorthwest Africa supplier in cephalopod trade; subject to fishery management measures (seasons/quotas) that can change export availability.
ChinaMajor supplier and processing hub for cephalopod products in global markets.
ThailandImportant Indo-Pacific harvesting and processing country for cephalopod products.
IndonesiaImportant Indo-Pacific harvesting and processing country for cephalopod products.
IndiaCited among important cephalopod producer/trader countries in global supply discussions.
PeruIdentified in market reporting as a key producing area affecting global squid/cuttlefish availability.
ArgentinaIdentified in market reporting as a key producing area affecting global squid/cuttlefish availability.
Major Importing Countries
SpainConsistently cited as a major cephalopod consumption and import market; also acts as a redistribution/processing hub within Europe.
ItalyConsistently cited as a major cephalopod consumption and import market.
JapanConsistently cited as a major cephalopod consumption and import market.
South KoreaRepeatedly referenced in market reporting as an important Asian import market for cephalopod products.
Traded as whole (often with skin) or cleaned presentations (mantle/tube and tentacles); quality is sensitive to physical damage and dehydration during frozen storage.
Color and surface appearance can be affected by handling and frozen storage conditions (e.g., dehydration/freezer burn if unprotected).
Compositional Metrics
Glaze (ice coating) percentage and net weight are common commercial specification points for frozen cephalopod products.
Moisture/added-water controls (where applicable) are often part of buyer specifications and destination compliance expectations.
Grades
Size grading (e.g., pieces per kg or grams per piece) is commonly used for cuttlefish in international transactions.
Presentation grading (whole, cleaned, tubes, tentacles, rings/strips) is commonly used alongside size grades.
Packaging
Bulk master cartons with inner polybags are common for foodservice and secondary processing channels.
Block-frozen formats and IQF formats are common; products may be glazed and/or wrapped to reduce dehydration and oxidation in storage.
ProcessingPrimary processing commonly includes washing/cleaning, sorting by size/presentation, freezing (block or IQF), glazing or wrapping, and frozen storage at controlled temperatures.Glazing is widely used for frozen fishery products to reduce dehydration and oxidation during cold storage.
Established cephalopod consumption in Spain and Italy (Mediterranean cuisine) supports steady import demand for frozen product.
Strong Asian demand in Japan and the Republic of Korea supports import demand across multiple cephalopod product forms.
Foodservice and further-processing demand for standardized presentations (cleaned tubes, tentacles, rings/strips) supports international trade in frozen formats.
Temperature
Frozen storage facilities should be capable of maintaining product at or colder than -18°C with minimal temperature fluctuations (Codex guidance).
Cold-chain breaks and temperature cycling increase dehydration, oxidation and quality defects in frozen cephalopod products; continuous temperature monitoring is commonly expected.
Shelf Life
Quality risk in frozen storage is driven less by microbial growth (when continuously frozen) and more by dehydration and oxidative changes; glazing and/or wrapping is used to protect product.
Risks
IUU Fishing And Traceability HighFrozen cuttlefish supply chains can be disrupted by enforcement actions linked to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing concerns, including port-entry controls and importer due-diligence requirements. Because cephalopod sourcing can involve complex, multi-vessel capture and cross-border processing, gaps in catch documentation and vessel transparency can lead to shipment delays, rejection, or reputational and compliance risks.Require end-to-end traceability (vessel and catch documentation), screen suppliers against IUU risk signals, and prioritize sources aligned with robust port-state and flag-state controls.
Stock And Supply Volatility MediumCephalopod availability (including squid and cuttlefish) can swing rapidly due to short life cycles, environmental variability, and fishery management measures (e.g., delayed seasons or changing landings across producing regions). This drives sudden changes in frozen cuttlefish supply, size profiles, and pricing for importers and processors.Diversify origins and product presentations, maintain flexible specifications on size/presentation, and use rolling procurement with contingency volumes across multiple suppliers.
Cold Chain Integrity MediumQuality defects in frozen cuttlefish often arise from temperature fluctuations and inadequate protection from dehydration/oxidation during storage and transit (e.g., freezer burn, texture loss, surface drying). These issues reduce usable yields and can trigger buyer claims or rejections.Enforce -18°C (or colder) temperature control with data logging, specify glazing/wrapping requirements, and audit cold-store handling and loading practices.
Labor And Human Rights Compliance MediumForced labour and trafficking risks in parts of the fishing sector create legal and reputational exposure for seafood buyers, including cephalopod products, especially where recruitment practices and at-sea working conditions are opaque.Implement supplier social compliance programs (worker welfare due diligence, grievance mechanisms, and recruitment-fee controls) and prioritize verified, transparent fleets and processors.
Sustainability
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing risk and rising traceability expectations in global seafood supply chains (including cephalopods).
High interannual variability and management sensitivity (seasonal closures/quotas) in cephalopod fisheries due to short life spans and environmental drivers (e.g., El Niño/La Niña impacts discussed in cephalopod supply reporting).
Seabed ecosystem impacts and bycatch concerns where bottom trawling is used in cuttlefish fisheries, prompting potential tightening of access rules in some jurisdictions.
Cold-chain energy intensity and packaging/plastics use (including glazing-related packaging) are recurring environmental footprint considerations for frozen seafood trade.
Labor & Social
Forced labour and human trafficking risks have been documented in parts of the commercial marine fishing sector, particularly affecting migrant fishers on fishing vessels (sector-wide risk relevant to seafood sourcing due diligence).
Worker safety and welfare risks in capture fisheries and seafood processing (hazardous work conditions and injury risks) are material due-diligence considerations.
FAQ
What trade code is commonly used as a proxy for frozen cuttlefish in global import/export statistics?HS 030743 is commonly used; it is defined as "cuttle fish and squid, frozen." Because the code groups cuttlefish with squid, reported trade flows under this code can reflect a combined market rather than cuttlefish-only volumes.
What temperature is typically expected for storing and transporting frozen cuttlefish?Codex guidance for frozen fish and fishery products indicates storage should be capable of maintaining product at or colder than -18°C with minimal temperature fluctuations, and products are often glazed and/or wrapped to protect against dehydration.
Why can frozen cuttlefish availability and pricing change quickly?Cephalopod supply (including squid and cuttlefish) can change quickly because many species are short-lived and landings are highly sensitive to environmental conditions and fishery management measures such as season timing and access controls. FAO GLOBEFISH market reporting highlights that landings can be tight in some regions while other producing areas experience gluts, which quickly shifts global availability and pricing.
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