Sub Product
Frozen Argentine Shortfin Squid, Frozen Cleaned Squid, Frozen European Squid, Frozen Japanese Flying Squid, +7
Raw Materials
Fresh Squid
HS Code
030743
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Squid market coverage spans 145 countries.
- 2,712 exporter companies and 3,834 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 66,255 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 8 premium suppliers and 1 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Squid
Analyze 66,255 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Squid.
Frozen Squid Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Squid to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Squid: South Korea (+62.8%), Peru (-27.9%), Mexico (-27.6%).
Frozen Squid Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Squid country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Squid transaction unit prices: Indonesia (8.22 USD / kg), Thailand (7.53 USD / kg), Philippines (6.56 USD / kg), Vietnam (6.28 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (6.04 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | -27.9% | 20,472 | 2.86 USD / kg (59,381,607.364 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (41,400,870.269 kg) | 2.84 USD / kg (26,405,095.88 kg) | 2.81 USD / kg (39,621,336.648 kg) | 2.76 USD / kg (42,972,951.049 kg) | 2.52 USD / kg (33,917,241.299 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -5.3% | 6,419 | 4.79 USD / kg (2,274,441.784 kg) | 5.53 USD / kg (3,652,684.584 kg) | 4.39 USD / kg (5,618,459.448 kg) | 4.84 USD / kg (3,915,271.558 kg) | 4.99 USD / kg (4,201,151.995 kg) | 6.28 USD / kg (2,809,470.784 kg) | ||||||
| China | +16.0% | 5,854 | 3.56 USD / kg (9,196,474.771 kg) | 3.29 USD / kg (16,257,405.98 kg) | 3.43 USD / kg (13,884,979.371 kg) | 4.02 USD / kg (13,091,292.998 kg) | 4.11 USD / kg (13,630,681.798 kg) | 3.77 USD / kg (14,172,137.07 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | +3.0% | 3,395 | 4.30 USD / kg (2,146,398 kg) | 3.99 USD / kg (3,367,478 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (1,465,362.56 kg) | 3.85 USD / kg (1,033,904.501 kg) | 3.34 USD / kg (710,856 kg) | 3.25 USD / kg (618,109.24 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +8.4% | 2,602 | 6.64 USD / kg (982,384.898 kg) | 6.78 USD / kg (1,994,454.756 kg) | 7.36 USD / kg (2,807,046.441 kg) | 7.32 USD / kg (2,732,564.545 kg) | 6.35 USD / kg (1,814,691.899 kg) | 8.22 USD / kg (3,518,875.5 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +4.4% | 173 | 5.27 USD / kg (97,876 kg) | 5.36 USD / kg (295,950.9 kg) | 6.20 USD / kg (7,543.8 kg) | 5.78 USD / kg (116,693.799 kg) | 5.31 USD / kg (126,458.8 kg) | 5.30 USD / kg (111,702.8 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +13.8% | 3,772 | 3.19 USD / kg (17,536,883.123 kg) | 3.45 USD / kg (10,539,956.622 kg) | 3.60 USD / kg (8,962,011.183 kg) | 3.75 USD / kg (3,310,302.973 kg) | 3.53 USD / kg (1,804,007.329 kg) | 3.58 USD / kg (2,170,331.259 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +0.9% | 565 | 4.01 USD / kg (654,002.04 kg) | 4.02 USD / kg (570,887.321 kg) | 3.86 USD / kg (568,144.3 kg) | 4.50 USD / kg (818,479.14 kg) | 4.66 USD / kg (541,481.799 kg) | 3.49 USD / kg (823,678.21 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | +1.0% | 499 | 7.23 USD / kg (182,259 kg) | 7.93 USD / kg (376,394 kg) | 8.32 USD / kg (407,204 kg) | 7.63 USD / kg (579,804 kg) | 7.54 USD / kg (567,473 kg) | 7.53 USD / kg (660,893 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | +27.6% | 490 | 7.28 USD / kg (132,242.5 kg) | 5.98 USD / kg (466,049.7 kg) | 4.49 USD / kg (281,219.5 kg) | 6.61 USD / kg (346,231.3 kg) | 7.64 USD / kg (242,376.699 kg) | 6.56 USD / kg (306,930.8 kg) |
Frozen Squid Global Supply Chain Coverage
6,546 companies
2,712 exporters and 3,834 importers are mapped for Frozen Squid.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Squid, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Squid Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
2,712 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Squid. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Squid Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
8 premium Frozen Squid suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Exportadora Southest Born
Chile
Fishing Aquaculture
Haizhimei (Dalian) International Trade Co., Ltd.
China
Food WholesalersFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Fuqing Maowang Seafood Developing Co., Ltd.
China
Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthersBeverage ManufacturingFood Packaging
Hansung Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Food ManufacturingOthers
Fujian Xinrong Aquatic Products Technology Co., Ltd.
China
Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Pastificio Attilio Mastromauro Granoro s.r.l.
Italy
Food Manufacturing
The Source of International Quality
Oman
ContactCatalog
Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.
Frozen Squid Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
Compare 1 Frozen Squid supplier listings by origin, Incoterms, minimum volume, and offer price to identify export-ready sourcing opportunities.
Frozen Cuttlefish & Squid
Origin Country: Oman
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF
Min Volume: 27000 KG
Negotiable
Frozen Squid Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 2,712 total exporter companies in the Frozen Squid supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Frozen Squid Global Exporter Coverage
2,712 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Squid supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Squid (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For Frozen Squid in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 147,675,630 kg | 601,004,819.642 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 104,877,334.66 kg | 511,240,546.931 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 137,409,437.8 kg | 351,811,033.41 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 30,545,575.394 kg | 222,653,915.23 USD |
| 5 | Chile | 80,177,243 kg | 175,578,654.62 USD |
| 6 | United States | 62,291,989 kg | 155,070,786 USD |
| 7 | Malaysia | 28,875,996.38 kg | 109,641,647.808 USD |
| 8 | South Africa | 17,206,009.528 kg | 88,857,339.126 USD |
| 9 | New Zealand | 14,370,056 kg | 75,784,344.21 USD |
| 10 | Portugal | 14,429,510 kg | 70,456,787.554 USD |
Frozen Squid Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Squid Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
3,834 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Squid demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Squid Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 3,834 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Squid. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Vietnam
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Greece)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
3,834 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Squid.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Squid (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For Frozen Squid in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 264,220,055.36 kg | 1,176,060,471.566 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 122,120,192.857 kg | 769,790,073.109 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 104,460,821 kg | 535,768,250.43 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 109,942,325.384 kg | 349,474,346 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 125,560,389 kg | 343,104,207.54 USD |
| 6 | United States | 45,082,647 kg | 254,333,189 USD |
| 7 | Portugal | 33,913,130 kg | 141,867,297.331 USD |
| 8 | Greece | 26,048,759 kg | 128,434,538.024 USD |
| 9 | Malaysia | 42,666,646.09 kg | 122,745,904.831 USD |
| 10 | Australia | 16,254,672.05 kg | 82,926,748.323 USD |
Frozen Squid Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Frozen 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 Frozen Squid
Frozen Squid Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Squid wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Squid wholesale unit prices: Mexico (8.40 USD / kg), Spain (8.27 USD / kg), Egypt (6.84 USD / kg), South Korea (4.69 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4.69 USD / kg | - | 4.10 USD / kg | - | - | - | ||||||
| South Korea | 9.15 USD / kg | 8.66 USD / kg | 8.32 USD / kg | 8.57 USD / kg | 5.49 USD / kg | 4.69 USD / kg | ||||||
| Spain | 7.46 USD / kg | 7.59 USD / kg | 7.29 USD / kg | 7.23 USD / kg | 7.74 USD / kg | 8.27 USD / kg | ||||||
| Mexico | 7.88 USD / kg | 7.94 USD / kg | 8.30 USD / kg | 8.40 USD / kg | 8.35 USD / kg | 8.40 USD / kg | ||||||
| Egypt | 6.09 USD / kg | 6.19 USD / kg | 6.22 USD / kg | 6.31 USD / kg | 6.34 USD / kg | 6.84 USD / kg |
Frozen Squid Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Squid wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 4.46 USD / kg | 2.65 USD / kg | 4.93 USD / kg | -14.5% |
| 2 | South Korea | 7.21 USD / kg | 1.72 USD / kg | 13.24 USD / kg | -10.7% |
| 3 | Spain | 7.80 USD / kg | 4.03 USD / kg | 12.57 USD / kg | +12.3% |
| 4 | Mexico | 8.38 USD / kg | 6.81 USD / kg | 9.67 USD / kg | +26.3% |
| 5 | Egypt | 6.41 USD / kg | 5.33 USD / kg | 7.05 USD / kg | +13.6% |
Latest Frozen Squid Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Frozen Squid wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Кал**** **** *** ** ******* * ******* **** | 5.38 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Кал**** ****** *** ******* * ******* **** | 6.05 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | 물오징* ********* * *** *** *** *** | 9.29 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | 물오징* ******** * *** *** *** *** | 7.16 USD / kg | |
| 2026-06-01 | Кал**** **** **** ******* ** * ******* **** | 5.54 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCephalopods (Squid)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Wild-capture marine resource; availability depends on ocean productivity, temperature regimes, and migratory behavior.
- Major supplies often come from upwelling and temperate ocean systems as well as coastal shelf fisheries, depending on species.
Main VarietiesJumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas), Illex squid (Illex spp., especially Illex argentinus), Flying squid (Ommastrephes/Todarodes groups), Loliginid squids (Loligo/Doryteuthis groups)
Consumption Forms
- Frozen whole round or whole cleaned
- Frozen tubes and tentacles (foodservice)
- Frozen rings/strips (foodservice and retail)
- Further-processed prepared seafood items using squid as an input (e.g., battered/fried products)
Grading Factors
- Species identification and declared scientific/common name (where required)
- Product form/cut (whole round, cleaned, tubes, tentacles, rings/strips)
- Size grade (count per kg or piece-weight bands)
- Glazing percentage and net-weight compliance
- Defect tolerance (damage, residual viscera/ink/skin, broken pieces)
- Sensory quality after thaw (odor, color) and cold-chain integrity
Market
Frozen squid is a globally traded wild-capture seafood commodity supplied by multiple ocean-basin fisheries and processed into standardized frozen forms for foodservice and retail. Supply is often anchored by large-volume fisheries such as jumbo flying squid in the Southeast Pacific and Illex squid in the Southwest Atlantic, alongside a wide set of coastal and pelagic squid species. Trade flows commonly involve processing and re-export through major seafood processing hubs, with major end-markets in the Mediterranean (notably Spain and Italy), East Asia (Japan and South Korea), and the United States. Market dynamics are shaped by strong seasonality and interannual stock variability, exposure to climate patterns (including El Niño/La Niña), and tightening buyer requirements on traceability and social compliance in distant-water fisheries.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaMajor distant-water catching nation and a leading global seafood processing hub handling significant cephalopod volumes.
- PeruKey origin for jumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas) from the Humboldt Current system; landings can be highly variable.
- IndonesiaLarge multi-species squid producer across archipelagic fisheries supplying domestic use and export processing.
- IndiaSignificant producer and exporter of frozen squid products, including cleaned and value-added formats.
- ArgentinaMajor producer of Illex argentinus (Argentine shortfin squid) from the Southwest Atlantic.
- JapanImportant producer for regional species (e.g., Japanese flying squid) with strong domestic consumption.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaLarge exporter of frozen cephalopod products, including re-exports after processing.
- IndiaMajor exporter of frozen squid, supplying foodservice and retail formats to multiple regions.
- PeruKey exporter of jumbo flying squid products, including block-frozen and cleaned formats.
- IndonesiaExports multi-species frozen squid through regional processing and trading networks.
- VietnamNotable processing and export platform for cephalopods, including imported raw material for re-export.
- ArgentinaMajor exporter of Illex squid; export availability is sensitive to fishery performance and management measures.
Major Importing Countries
- SpainOne of the largest global import markets for squid, with strong domestic consumption and processing/trading roles.
- ItalyLarge Mediterranean consumption market with sustained demand for frozen cephalopods.
- JapanMajor end-market for squid across retail and foodservice, including sashimi and cooked applications.
- South KoreaLarge consumer market; imports support domestic processing and foodservice demand.
- United StatesSignificant importer for foodservice and retail; buyer requirements often emphasize traceability and compliance.
- ChinaImports can support industrial processing and re-export, in addition to domestic consumption.
Specification
Major VarietiesJumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas), Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus), Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus), Neon flying squid (Ommastrephes bartramii), European squid (Loligo vulgaris and related Loliginidae species)
Physical Attributes
- Commercial specifications frequently distinguish species and product cut (whole round, whole cleaned, tubes, tentacles, rings/strips).
- Size grading is commonly expressed as counts per kilogram or piece-weight bands, with tighter tolerances for retail and premium foodservice.
- Glazing level and surface dehydration (freezer burn) are key visible quality factors for frozen squid.
- Color and odor after thawing are closely monitored as indicators of raw material quality and cold-chain integrity.
Compositional Metrics
- Buyers commonly specify glazing percentage (net weight vs. gross weight) and tolerance for added water/ice.
- Moisture and protein content are used in some contracts as indicators of yield and to detect abnormal water uptake.
Grades
- Commercial grading is typically buyer-specification driven (species + cut + size + defect tolerances), rather than a single universal international grade.
- Defect tolerances often cover skin/ink residues, mechanical damage, remaining viscera, and broken pieces (especially for rings/strips).
Packaging
- Common export formats include bulk master cartons with inner poly liners (block-frozen) and bagged IQF formats for foodservice.
- Retail-oriented packs are commonly smaller sealed bags of rings/strips or cleaned tubes, depending on market preferences.
ProcessingFrozen squid is traded as minimally processed wild-capture seafood; typical processing includes cleaning, cut preparation, freezing (block or IQF), glazing, and cold storage.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Fishing/landing -> primary sorting and chilling -> cleaning (gutting/skin removal as specified) -> freezing (block or IQF) -> glazing and packing -> cold storage -> reefer transport -> import cold store -> secondary processing/portioning -> foodservice/retail distribution
Demand Drivers
- Strong culinary demand in Mediterranean and East Asian cuisines, supporting steady baseline consumption.
- Foodservice demand for standardized, portionable cuts (rings/strips/tentacles) that reduce preparation time.
- Processing-trade demand where squid is imported for industrial processing and then re-exported as finished frozen products.
Temperature
- Frozen storage and transport typically require maintaining product at or below -18°C; temperature excursions increase dehydration and quality loss.
- Avoiding thaw-refreeze cycles is critical to prevent texture degradation and drip loss after thawing.
Shelf Life
- Frozen shelf life is highly dependent on stable subzero storage, glazing integrity, and packaging; quality degrades faster under temperature fluctuation.
Risks
Climate HighSquid supply can be sharply disrupted by climate-driven ocean variability (including El Niño/La Niña), which can shift squid distribution, recruitment, and catchability in major fisheries (e.g., Southeast Pacific jumbo flying squid and Southwest Atlantic Illex). This can cause sudden raw material shortages, quality variability, and price spikes for frozen squid products.Diversify approved sourcing across multiple ocean basins/species, track fishery and ocean-condition updates for key origins, and build flexible product specifications that can substitute among equivalent squid species/cuts when supply tightens.
Fisheries Management HighWild-capture squid fisheries face risks from quota/effort controls, seasonal closures, and rapid policy shifts aimed at stock protection, which can immediately restrict export availability and disrupt contracted volumes.Use contracts with fishery-performance clauses, maintain multi-origin qualification, and monitor management announcements from major producing countries and relevant regional fishery governance bodies.
Illegal Fishing HighIUU fishing and weak vessel oversight can introduce legal, reputational, and border-enforcement risks for importers, including shipment holds and loss of market access where catch documentation and traceability expectations are strict.Require verifiable catch documentation, vessel identity screening, and robust chain-of-custody records; prioritize suppliers aligned to port-state controls and third-party audits.
Labor And Human Rights HighSeafood supply chains, including squid, can be exposed to forced labor and labor-rights violations in distant-water fleets and some processing contexts, creating serious compliance and reputational risk in regulated markets and with major retailers.Implement human-rights due diligence with supplier codes of conduct, worker-grievance mechanisms, third-party social audits where credible, and enhanced scrutiny for high-risk fleet segments (including transshipment-linked supply).
Food Safety MediumFood-safety risks include pathogen contamination from poor hygiene during handling/processing, allergen management requirements for molluscan shellfish, and chemical contaminants that some markets monitor closely in cephalopods (e.g., heavy metals).Align specifications with HACCP-based controls, verify sanitation and temperature-control programs, and use routine testing and documentation aligned to destination-market requirements.
Logistics MediumFrozen squid trade is sensitive to reefer capacity, energy costs, port congestion, and cold-store availability; disruptions can increase temperature abuse risk and raise landed costs.Use temperature monitoring, validated packaging/glazing specs, diversified logistics lanes, and contingency cold-storage planning at origin and destination.
Sustainability
- High interannual variability in squid abundance and distribution can stress management systems and amplify boom-bust fishing patterns.
- IUU fishing and opaque transshipment practices are a recurring concern in parts of the global squid supply chain, increasing sustainability and compliance risks.
- Ecosystem impacts and bycatch concerns vary by fishery and gear type, making fishery-specific traceability important for buyers.
Labor & Social
- Forced labor and poor working conditions risks have been reported across segments of global distant-water fishing; squid supply chains can be exposed depending on origin fleet and labor governance.
- Worker safety, recruitment debt, and at-sea monitoring gaps can create elevated social-compliance risk, especially where transshipment and limited oversight occur.
FAQ
Which squid types dominate global frozen squid trade?Global frozen squid trade commonly includes jumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas), Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus), and multiple flying and coastal squid species (such as Todarodes, Ommastrephes, and Loligo/Loliginidae groups). In practice, product is sold under species and cut specifications (e.g., tubes, tentacles, rings) rather than as a single uniform commodity.
Why can frozen squid supply and prices change quickly?Squid are wild-caught and their abundance can be highly variable, with climate-driven ocean conditions (including El Niño/La Niña) affecting distribution and catchability in major fisheries. In addition, management actions such as seasonal closures or rapid policy shifts can reduce export availability with little lead time, which can tighten supply and raise prices.
What are the main import markets for frozen squid products?Major global import markets commonly include Spain and Italy in the Mediterranean region, Japan and South Korea in East Asia, and the United States. Some trade also flows into processing hubs that import squid for industrial processing and re-export of finished frozen products.
Sources
Frozen Squid Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Peru, Spain, Italy, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, United States, Chile, France, Mexico, Greece, Nigeria, Argentina, Hong Kong, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Egypt, Senegal, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Turkiye, Denmark, Morocco, Philippines, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Falkland Islands, Colombia, Israel, Pakistan, Costa Rica, Oman, Russia, Ecuador, Australia, Croatia, Tunisia, Albania, Germany, Myanmar [Burma], Panama, Finland, Vanuatu, Slovenia, Ivory Coast, Singapore, Bahrain, Cyprus, Puerto Rico, Norway, Austria, Seychelles, Venezuela, Macao, Bulgaria, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Cuba, Czechia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Greenland, Guinea, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Macedonia, Mongolia, Martinique, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Poland, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovakia, El Salvador, Uzbekistan, Mayotte, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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