Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for fresh squid and cuttlefish.
Fresh Squid and Cuttlefish Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$7,999 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $5,894–$6,701 USD/t.
Fresh Squid and Cuttlefish Price History
Fresh Squid and Cuttlefish Prices by Country
Fresh squid and cuttlefish export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1,395 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $8,720 Jul 1, 2026 | +80% |
| Germany | $12,346 Jun 1, 2026 | +44% |
| Denmark | $5,840 Jun 1, 2026 | -26% |
| United Kingdom | $7,403 Jun 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Greece | $6,874 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.0% |
| Indonesia | $2,849 Jun 1, 2026 | +29% |
| India | $4,828 Jun 1, 2026 | -31% |
| Ireland | $3,654 Jun 1, 2026 | -9.4% |
| Malaysia | $1,540 Jun 1, 2026 | -43% |
| Netherlands | $7,919 Jun 1, 2026 | -5.9% |
| Portugal | $8,129 Jun 1, 2026 | +23% |
| Belgium | $4,462 May 1, 2026 | -30% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $6,897 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $7,244 May 1, 2026 | -22% |
| Croatia | $8,896 May 1, 2026 | -16% |
| Italy | $10,864 May 1, 2026 | -0.3% |
| Philippines | $1,295 May 1, 2026 | +5.3% |
| Romania | $9,221 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $1,413 May 1, 2026 | +1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3,598 Apr 1, 2026 | +12% |
| South Africa | $12,350 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Sweden | $5,274 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $9,985 Dec 1, 2025 | +6.3% |
| South Korea | $2,426 Dec 1, 2025 | -11% |
| Morocco | $14,110 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $3,189 Dec 1, 2025 | +20% |
| Türkiye | $5,065 Dec 1, 2025 | -8.0% |
| Singapore | $6,071 Nov 1, 2025 | +2.6% |
| Ghana | $1,889 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Chile | $1,100 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Canada | $3,180 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $8,765 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Angola | $352 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $186 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bahrain | $2,501 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $11,095 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Yemen | $2,938 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $150 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $6,293 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $9,803 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes fresh squid and cuttlefish prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Fresh Squid and Cuttlefish Price Questions
- What exactly is covered by the term “Fresh squid and cuttlefish”?
- It refers to live molluscs – cuttle fish and squid – that are sold fresh or chilled, with or without their shells.
- How should fresh squid and cuttlefish be stored to maintain quality?
- They should be kept chilled at temperatures close to 0 °C throughout handling and transport, preserving their live condition and freshness.
- Can fresh squid and cuttlefish be supplied with the shell intact?
- Yes, the commodity may be delivered either with the shell on or removed, depending on buyer specifications, while remaining fresh or chilled.