Frozen Peruvian Squid Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Frozen Squid
HS Code
160554
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Peruvian Squid market coverage spans 119 countries.
- 101 exporter companies and 73 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,016 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-19.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Peruvian Squid
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Frozen Peruvian Squid Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Frozen Peruvian Squid: Chile (+80.0%), Peru (-41.5%), Ecuador (-33.7%).
Frozen Peruvian Squid Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Frozen Peruvian Squid transaction unit prices: Peru (1.74 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | -41.5% | 1,994 | 2.62 USD / kg (3,197,675.9 kg) | 2.35 USD / kg (6,496,424.369 kg) | 2.28 USD / kg (7,179,290.48 kg) | 2.41 USD / kg (4,108,408.5 kg) | 1.93 USD / kg (3,238,030 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (3,397,272 kg) | ||||||
| India | - | 2 | 5.47 USD / kg (1,988.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -33.7% | 13 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.92 USD / kg (61,800 kg) | 2.32 USD / kg (27,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 8.57 USD / kg (14,825 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.82 USD / kg (14,820 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chile | +80.0% | 5 | 3.18 USD / kg (77,000 kg) | 3.75 USD / kg (30,120 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Frozen Peruvian Squid Global Supply Chain Coverage
174 companies
101 exporters and 73 importers are mapped for Frozen Peruvian Squid.
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Frozen Peruvian Squid Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
101 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Peruvian Squid. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Peruvian Squid Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Peruvian Squid, Frozen Cleaned Squid +2
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-16
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Peruvian Squid, Frozen Whole Squid +2
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-10
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Peruvian Squid, Frozen Squid Tubes +1
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-02
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Portugal
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Peruvian Squid, Frozen Squid Tentacles +5
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-03
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Panama, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Squid, Frozen Conch, Frozen Peruvian Squid +2
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-30
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Frozen Peruvian Squid Global Exporter Coverage
101 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Peruvian Squid (HS Code 160554) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 35,544,972.301 kg | 140,497,920.987 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 1,831,188.016 kg | 26,900,745 USD |
| 3 | Malaysia | 3,041,144.35 kg | 17,670,046.743 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 1,432,163 kg | 14,302,833.005 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 659,811 kg | 10,004,769.359 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 905,796 kg | 5,978,015.48 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 536,477 kg | 4,346,888.634 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 468,927 kg | 3,454,677.009 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 578,955.72 kg | 3,131,923.106 USD |
| 10 | India | 528,839 kg | 2,935,587.624 USD |
Frozen Peruvian Squid Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Peruvian Squid Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
73 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Peruvian Squid demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Peruvian Squid Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: United States
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Russia
Global Importer Coverage
73 companies
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Peruvian Squid (HS Code 160554) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 47,643,383 kg | 260,522,863.552 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 36,294,736.079 kg | 177,060,149 USD |
| 3 | United States | 10,641,774 kg | 91,976,235 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 5,618,912.46 kg | 37,489,475.734 USD |
| 5 | Australia | 6,352,061.6 kg | 34,953,097.001 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 3,771,937 kg | 22,794,931.774 USD |
| 7 | Thailand | 21,888,411.264 kg | 22,744,412.54 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 3,683,133 kg | 18,905,515.202 USD |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 2,250,856 kg | 18,075,609.303 USD |
| 10 | Ukraine | 2,432,810.692 kg | 12,505,332.02 USD |
Frozen Peruvian Squid Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Peruvian Squid
Frozen Peruvian Squid Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Peruvian Squid wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frozen Peruvian Squid Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 6.60 USD / kg | 6.45 USD / kg | 6.73 USD / kg | - |
Latest Frozen Peruvian Squid Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | КАЛ**** *********** **** *** *** * ******* **** | 6.60 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Fishery Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCephalopods (Squid)
Scientific NameDosidicus gigas
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Marine pelagic habitat; distribution and catchability can shift rapidly with oceanographic conditions (e.g., sea-surface temperature anomalies)
- Eastern Pacific upwelling systems are particularly relevant for jumbo flying squid associated with “Peruvian squid” trade
- Highly migratory behavior in some squid species can increase supply variability and complicate forecasting
Main VarietiesJumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas), Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus), Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus), Longfin inshore squid (Doryteuthis/Loligo spp.)
Consumption Forms
- Frozen bulk for secondary processing and repacking
- Foodservice calamari formats (rings, tentacles, mixed cuts)
- Retail frozen packs and ready-to-cook preparations
Grading Factors
- Species and product form (whole cleaned, tubes, rings, tentacles, IQF pieces)
- Size grading (count/weight range)
- Glaze level and net drained weight compliance for frozen product
- Sensory quality (odor, discoloration/black spots) and physical defects (damage, broken pieces)
- Cold-chain history (evidence of thaw/refreeze, dehydration, freezer burn)
Market
Frozen squid is a globally traded cephalopod commodity supplied primarily from capture fisheries, with trade shaped by highly variable ocean conditions and fisheries management measures. Peru is a prominent origin for jumbo flying squid (often marketed as “Peruvian squid”), while large processing and re-export hubs also influence global trade flows. Major import demand is concentrated in Mediterranean Europe and East Asia, with additional demand in North America, and buyers often source across multiple origins to manage supply volatility. Pricing and availability can swing materially with climate-driven stock distribution shifts (e.g., El Niño/La Niña) and with regulatory actions such as seasonal closures and export compliance enforcement.
Market GrowthMixed (recent multi-year pattern)Demand is structurally supported by staple consumption in Mediterranean Europe and East Asia, but year-to-year trade volumes and pricing are frequently dominated by capture variability, management measures, and substitution across seafood categories.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaAmong leading global cephalopod producers and a major processing hub for squid products.
- PeruKey origin for jumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas) fisheries supplying frozen squid products.
- IndonesiaSignificant cephalopod producer supporting both domestic consumption and export-oriented processing.
- IndiaMajor producer and exporter of frozen seafood, including squid, through industrial processing clusters.
- ArgentinaImportant producer of Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus) supplying global markets.
- VietnamSignificant processing and export platform for cephalopods in regional supply chains.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaMajor exporter and re-exporter of processed/frozen squid products; strong role as a processing hub.
- IndiaLarge exporter of frozen squid and value-added squid products to EU, US, and East Asian markets.
- VietnamExporter of processed frozen squid products via integrated seafood processing sector.
- PeruExporter of jumbo flying squid products; supply linked to Eastern Pacific oceanographic variability.
- SpainExports and re-exports cephalopods; also an EU distribution and processing node.
Major Importing Countries
- SpainMajor global import market for cephalopods, reflecting strong domestic consumption and EU distribution.
- ItalyLarge importer for retail and foodservice demand, including calamari formats.
- JapanSignificant importer of squid and other cephalopods for culinary and processing uses.
- South KoreaHigh per-capita seafood consumption supports strong demand for squid products.
- United StatesImports frozen squid for foodservice (calamari) and retail, supplied through diversified origins.
Specification
Major VarietiesJumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas) — commonly marketed as “Peruvian squid”, Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus), Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus), Longfin inshore squid (Doryteuthis/Loligo spp.)
Physical Attributes
- Lean cephalopod muscle with firm-to-chewy texture; tenderness highly dependent on handling and cooking method
- Common commercial forms include whole cleaned (tube and tentacles), tubes, rings, tentacles, and IQF pieces
Compositional Metrics
- Glaze level and net drained weight are common buyer specification points for frozen squid
- Moisture/added-water and phosphate treatment compliance are frequent specification and inspection topics in some markets
- Microbiological criteria and contaminant limits are typically set by importing-market regulation and buyer programs
Grades
- Commercial size grading by count or weight range (e.g., count/kg or size bands) is widely used
- Defect tolerances often reference buyer specs (damage, bruising, black spots, odor), aligned with food safety systems
Packaging
- Bulk poly-lined cartons for wholesale and secondary processing; inner bags for IQF product
- Retail packs are commonly produced downstream from imported bulk through repacking and labeling to local requirements
ProcessingPrimary preservation is freezing (block-frozen or IQF); glazing is used to limit dehydration and freezer burnValue-added variants (cleaned, cut, cooked) increase specification complexity and regulatory scrutiny
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Fishing (jigging/trawling, depending on fishery) -> onboard chilling/handling -> landing -> cleaning/evisceration -> freezing (block or IQF) -> glazing -> packaging -> cold storage -> reefer transport -> import inspection -> distribution -> foodservice/retail or secondary processing
Demand Drivers
- Mediterranean and East Asian dietary demand for cephalopods, including foodservice calamari formats
- Competitive positioning as a flexible protein where buyers can substitute between squid species and origins based on price and availability
- Growth in frozen convenience formats and value-added cuts in modern retail and foodservice supply chains
Temperature
- Frozen cold chain integrity is critical; storage and transport typically target temperatures at or below -18°C to preserve quality and food safety
- Temperature abuse increases drip loss, texture degradation, and quality claims risk at destination
Shelf Life
- Frozen squid can maintain long shelf life when held at stable frozen temperatures; practical shelf life is buyer- and market-specific and depends on glaze level, packaging, and temperature history
Risks
Ocean Climate Variability HighPeru-linked “Peruvian squid” supply (jumbo flying squid) and other global squid fisheries can experience sharp changes in availability and catchability due to oceanographic variability, including El Niño/La Niña conditions, which can rapidly alter stock distribution, fishing success, and regulatory responses.Diversify across squid species and origins, use flexible product specifications (form/size bands), and maintain contingency sourcing plans aligned to seasonal management updates and ocean-condition monitoring.
Fisheries Management HighSeasonal closures, quota/effort controls, and compliance actions can quickly constrain supply, especially where management changes follow new scientific advice or enforcement priorities; this can disrupt contracted volumes and shipment schedules.Monitor management bulletins from key authorities (e.g., IMARPE/PRODUCE for Peru), include force majeure/regulatory-change clauses, and contract across multiple approved suppliers.
IUU Fishing MediumIllegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing risks in some cephalopod fisheries and distant-water supply chains can create import detentions, reputational exposure, and traceability non-compliance for buyers.Require verifiable catch documentation/traceability, conduct vessel and labor due diligence, and prioritize third-party audited suppliers where feasible.
Food Safety MediumFrozen squid shipments can face border actions due to hygiene failures, contamination findings, or non-compliant treatments/label claims (e.g., net weight versus glaze, or additive declarations where applicable), creating rework and cost risks.Use HACCP-based programs aligned with Codex guidance, validate glaze/net weight controls, and align product specs and labeling to importing-market requirements.
Cold Chain Logistics MediumReefer container disruptions, port congestion, and temperature excursions can degrade quality and increase claims, especially for long-haul routes and during peak logistics disruptions.Use temperature monitoring, specify reefer set points and defrost policies in contracts, and implement destination inspection protocols for temperature history and quality.
Sustainability
- High climate sensitivity: cephalopod availability and distribution can shift rapidly with oceanographic conditions (e.g., sea-surface temperature anomalies), increasing supply volatility
- Fisheries management effectiveness and stock assessment uncertainty: variable recruitment can complicate sustainable harvest strategies and create abrupt regulatory changes
- Bycatch and ecosystem interactions (gear- and fishery-dependent), alongside energy intensity of freezing and refrigerated logistics
Labor & Social
- Occupational safety risks on fishing vessels and in seafood processing (cold, sharp tools, repetitive work)
- Forced labor and human-rights risks documented in parts of the global fishing sector, particularly in some distant-water operations and complex labor subcontracting chains
- Migrant worker welfare and recruitment-fee risks in seafood processing hubs serving export markets
FAQ
Which countries are major import markets for frozen squid in global trade?Major import demand is concentrated in Mediterranean Europe and East Asia. In this record, Spain and Italy are highlighted as large Mediterranean import markets, while Japan and the Republic of Korea are key East Asian markets; the United States is also a significant importer for foodservice and retail demand.
Why is “Peruvian squid” supply often described as volatile?This record notes that Peru is a key origin for jumbo flying squid and that cephalopod availability can shift quickly with oceanographic conditions such as El Niño/La Niña. Those climate-driven changes can alter where the squid are found and how successfully they are caught, and can trigger rapid management responses like closures or other controls.
What are the main buyer specification checks for frozen squid?Common checks described here include product form and size grading, glaze level and net drained weight, and cold-chain integrity. Buyers also typically require food safety controls aligned with Codex guidance and compliance with importing-market rules on hygiene and any declared treatments or labeling claims.
Sources
Frozen Peruvian Squid Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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