Parent Product
Frozen Squid
HS Code
030743
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Spain Frozen Squid Tentacles market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Spain are summarized.
- 34 export partner companies and 21 import partner companies are mapped for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; 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 2026-06-29.
Frozen Squid Tentacles Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Spain
34 export partner companies are tracked for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Frozen Squid Tentacles export intelligence in Spain, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 030743.
Scatter points are sampled from 39.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain
5 sampled Frozen Squid Tentacles transactions in Spain include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Frozen Squid Tentacles sampled transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2026-01-29: 7.29 USD / kg, 2026-01-21: 5.27 USD / kg, 2026-01-21: 5.27 USD / kg, 2026-01-14: 5.27 USD / kg, 2026-01-14: 5.27 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | SQU** ********* ****** ***** ** ***** ****** ******* ********* ***** ** ***** ******* ***** ** ***** **** *********** *** ** * | 7.29 USD / kg | (Spain) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-21 | FRO*** ****** ***** ***** ********* ********* * ****** *** ******* ** * *** * ******* *** ****** ****** ******* **** ** ** ****** | 5.27 USD / kg | (Spain) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-21 | FRO*** ****** ***** ***** ********* ********* * ****** *** ******* ** * *** * ******* *** ****** ****** ******* **** ** ** ****** | 5.27 USD / kg | (Spain) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-14 | FRO*** ****** ***** ***** ********* ********* * ****** *** ******* ** * *** * ******* *** ****** ****** ******* **** ** ** ****** | 5.27 USD / kg | (Spain) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-14 | FRO*** ****** ***** ***** ********* ********* * ****** *** ******* ** * *** * ******* *** ****** ****** ******* **** ** ** ****** | 5.27 USD / kg | (Spain) | (United States) |
Top Frozen Squid Tentacles Export Suppliers and Companies in Spain
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 34 total export partner companies tracked for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Spain Export Partner Coverage
34 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Spain export network depth for Frozen Squid Tentacles.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Frozen Squid Tentacles partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Spain.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain (HS Code 030743)
Analyze 3 years of Frozen Squid Tentacles export volume and value in Spain to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104,877,335 | 511,240,547 USD |
| 2023 | 106,616,334 | 543,272,206 USD |
| 2022 | 112,797,230 | 569,793,634 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Frozen Squid Tentacles Exports from Spain (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Frozen Squid Tentacles exports from Spain.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 41,875,079.6 | 236,443,595.097 USD |
| 2 | Portugal | 14,423,438.2 | 61,785,295.129 USD |
| 3 | Croatia | 7,386,821.5 | 34,693,879.829 USD |
| 4 | Morocco | 9,692,734.27 | 32,350,917.841 USD |
| 5 | France | 5,090,793.44 | 28,193,318.484 USD |
Frozen Squid Tentacles Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Spain: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
21 import partner companies are tracked for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain. 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 5.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain
5 sampled Frozen Squid Tentacles import transactions in Spain provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Frozen Squid Tentacles sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Spain: 2026-05-26: 2.62 USD / kg, 2026-05-22: 5.19 USD / kg, 2026-05-18: 2.82 USD / kg, 2026-05-11: 2.52 USD / kg, 2026-05-05: 2.31 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | JIB*** ******** * ********* ********* * ***** ********** | 2.62 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-22 | JIB*** ******** * ********** ********** * ************ | 5.19 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-18 | JIB*** ******** * ********* ********* * ***** ********** | 2.82 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-11 | JIB*** ******** * ********* ********* * ***** ********** | 2.52 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-05 | JIB*** ******** * ********* ********* * ***** ********** | 2.31 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Frozen Squid Tentacles Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Spain
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 21 total import partner companies tracked for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-05
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Fishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
Spain Import Partner Coverage
21 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Squid Tentacles importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Spain.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Frozen Squid Tentacles in Spain (HS Code 030743)
Track 3 years of Frozen Squid Tentacles import volume and value in Spain to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 264,220,055 | 1,176,060,472 USD |
| 2023 | 266,961,621 | 1,218,317,658 USD |
| 2022 | 262,094,594 | 1,270,374,982 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Frozen Squid Tentacles to Spain (HS Code 030743) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Frozen Squid Tentacles to Spain.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 34,954,681.72 | 260,870,782.373 USD |
| 2 | Falkland Islands | 69,311,951.03 | 245,778,012.26 USD |
| 3 | India | 29,971,238.8 | 159,593,753.646 USD |
| 4 | China | 31,150,112.25 | 124,365,099.708 USD |
| 5 | Peru | 27,681,273.1 | 85,971,644.138 USD |
Frozen Squid Tentacles Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Spain
Track Frozen Squid Tentacles wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Spain.
Historical Frozen Squid Tentacles Wholesale Supplier Prices in Spain (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Frozen Squid Tentacles wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Spain.
Frozen Squid Tentacles yearly average wholesale prices in Spain: 2021: 4.76 USD / kg, 2022: 4.76 USD / kg, 2023: 4.76 USD / kg, 2024: 5.15 USD / kg, 2025: 5.70 USD / kg, 2026: 7.28 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.76 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 4.76 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 4.76 USD / kg | 4.74 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 5.15 USD / kg | 4.74 USD / kg | 5.66 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 5.70 USD / kg | 5.07 USD / kg | 6.48 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 7.28 USD / kg | 6.42 USD / kg | 7.90 USD / kg | - |
Latest Frozen Squid Tentacles Wholesale Export Price Updates in Spain
Use the latest 2 updates to check current Frozen Squid Tentacles wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Spain.
Frozen Squid Tentacles latest wholesale updates by date in Spain: 2026-05-01: 7.87 USD / kg, 2023-10-01: 4.74 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | SQU** ********* ****** * ******* ********* | 7.87 USD / kg | - | |
| 2023-10-01 | SQU** ********* ****** * ******* ********* | 4.74 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Market
Frozen squid tentacles in Spain sit within a large cephalopod market that is strongly import-supplied and centered on frozen formats. Spain functions as a major EU entry, cold-chain logistics, processing, and redistribution hub for squid/cuttlefish products, with activity concentrated in Galicia (Vigo) alongside national wholesale and processing networks. Market access is shaped by EU catch-certificate controls against illegal fishing, border official controls for products of animal origin, and EU consumer-information rules requiring species identification and catch/production disclosures. Ongoing scrutiny of overfishing, transparency, and labor conditions in distant-water squid fisheries increases buyer due-diligence expectations for traceability and ethical sourcing.
Market RoleMajor EU importer and processing/re-export hub (import-dependent consumer market for cephalopod products)
Domestic RoleHigh-consumption market with significant processing/packing capacity for frozen seafood and cephalopods
Market GrowthMixed (2022–2025 household monitoring context (EU panels including Spain))stable-to-soft consumption volumes with price firmness reported in monitored EU household panels that include Spain
SeasonalityYear-round availability is typical because supply is dominated by frozen product and cold storage rather than seasonal fresh landings.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Tentacles presented cleaned and trimmed for human consumption; absence of viscera is relevant for both edible yield and contaminant rules that specify 'without viscera' for cephalopods.
- Quality screening typically emphasizes uniform size, low freezer burn, intact texture after thaw, and controlled drip loss.
Compositional Metrics
- Declared net weight and (where applicable) glaze/water content controls are commercially important in frozen cephalopod trade.
Packaging
- Bulk cartons (commonly cited around 10 kg formats for trade/processing) and smaller consumer/foodservice packs after repacking or 'refreshed' processing.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Catch (EU or third-country) → onboard/shore handling and freezing → trimming/cleaning to tentacle format → frozen packing → reefer transport → EU border control post (as applicable) → Spanish cold storage and/or processing/repacking (notably Galicia/Vigo) → distribution to retail/foodservice
- Some Spanish operators import frozen cephalopods, defrost and repack under controlled conditions, and sell as 'refreshed/defrosted' products where permitted, with mandatory 'defrosted' indication where applicable.
Temperature
- Quick-frozen foods are generally held at −18°C or lower, with limited permitted short deviations during transport/local distribution under EU quick-frozen rules.
Atmosphere Control
- When sold as repacked 'refreshed' product, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is used by some operators for chilled seafood counters.
Shelf Life
- Frozen shelf life is primarily limited by cold-chain integrity (temperature stability, dehydration/freezer burn) and by buyer specification for glazing, size, and sensory quality.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighEU anti-IUU controls can block entry of frozen squid products if catch documentation is missing, invalid, or inconsistent (including indirect-import documentation requirements and mismatches between consignment and catch certificate); origin supply can also be disrupted if exporting flag/coastal states are subject to EU IUU measures (yellow/red card escalation).Implement a pre-shipment document-control pack: validated catch certificate (and processing/transport evidence for indirect imports), harmonized species/scientific naming, and TRACES/IMSOC (CATCH) submission checks aligned to the post-10 January 2026 workflow.
Labor And Human Rights MediumImported squid supply chains can carry elevated forced-labour and trafficking risk in distant-water fishing and transshipment contexts, creating legal, buyer-audit, and reputational exposure in Spain/EU markets.Require vessel-level transparency, no-transshipment (or strict controls), credible social compliance audits, and grievance/worker-welfare evidence; screen suppliers against credible NGO/union/ILO risk findings.
Food Safety MediumCephalopods have specific contaminant compliance risk: EU maximum levels include a mercury limit for cephalopods (applied to the animal without viscera), and non-compliance can trigger border rejections and recalls.Run routine heavy-metal monitoring against EU maximum levels, ensure edible-part definition matches EU rule ('without viscera'), and maintain lot-level traceability for targeted withdrawals.
Logistics MediumFrozen squid tentacles are highly dependent on reefer logistics; freight-rate spikes, port congestion, and cold-chain interruptions can raise landed costs and degrade quality (freezer burn, texture loss).Contract reefer capacity with temperature-data logging, set conservative maximum transit times, use Spanish cold-storage hubs for buffer inventory, and build price-adjustment clauses for extreme reefer rate volatility.
Sustainability MediumPoorly regulated squid fisheries and overexploitation risk can affect long-term availability and create buyer pressure for enhanced traceability and sustainability evidence in Spain/EU markets.Prioritize fisheries with stronger monitoring and management measures, document legality and effort controls, and maintain transparent origin mapping down to vessel/fishery where feasible.
Sustainability
- Overfishing and weak governance in some squid fisheries (including high-seas/distant-water fleets) can raise supply continuity and reputational risks for Spain-bound imports.
- IUU fishing risk and AIS/transparency gaps in parts of the global squid supply chain increase buyer expectations for traceability and third-party due diligence.
Labor & Social
- Forced labour and human trafficking risks are documented in commercial fishing globally; distant-water fishing segments have elevated exposure, prompting higher scrutiny for imported squid supply chains.
- Reports focused on squid fleets describe severe labor abuses in some high-seas squid fisheries, creating heightened ethical-sourcing risk for Spain/EU buyers relying on imported squid.
Standards
- IFS Food
- BRCGS Food Safety
- ISO 22000
FAQ
What is the single biggest compliance item that can stop frozen squid imports into Spain?For many extra-EU marine fishery products, the EU catch certificate required under the anti-IUU system is a gatekeeper. If it is missing, not validated by the competent flag State authority, or does not match the shipment, EU authorities can refuse entry.
What information typically must be shown to consumers for squid products sold in Spain?EU rules for fishery products require the species’ commercial designation and scientific name, the production method (caught or farmed), and the catch/production area (and gear category for caught fisheries). If the product has been defrosted, that must be indicated where applicable, and allergen rules apply because squid is a mollusc.
Which food-safety limit is especially relevant for cephalopods like squid?EU contaminant rules set maximum levels for mercury that include a specific limit for cephalopods, applied to the animal without viscera. Importers and processors typically manage this with routine testing and lot traceability.
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