Core tip: During the 6th week of 2026 (January 30 to February 5), the overall operation of the domestic distant-water squid market remained stable. With the Chinese New Year approaching, downstream demand gradually tapered off, and upstream supply also slowed down, resulting in a typical scenario where supply and demand both weakened synchronously and prices remained primarily stable. Prices in major production areas fluctuated within a limited range, with some categories experiencing slight adjustments due to thin transactions, but the overall market has not yet formed a clear direction.