Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for octopus.
Octopus Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$12,015 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $9,249–$11,177 USD/t.
Octopus Price History
Octopus Prices by Country
Octopus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $16,201 Jul 1, 2026 | -10% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $12,454 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Switzerland | $12,055 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Chile | $9,721 Jul 1, 2026 | +30% |
| United States | $7,968 Jul 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Czechia | $16,290 Jun 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Germany | $16,464 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.4% |
| Denmark | $12,562 Jun 1, 2026 | +10% |
| United Kingdom | $9,155 Jun 1, 2026 | -29% |
| Greece | $11,524 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.7% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $10,984 Jun 1, 2026 | +54% |
| Indonesia | $6,682 Jun 1, 2026 | +32% |
| India | $4,437 Jun 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Japan | $13,509 Jun 1, 2026 | -48% |
| Luxembourg | $22,620 Jun 1, 2026 | -13% |
| Latvia | $16,915 Jun 1, 2026 | +34% |
| North Macedonia | $12,028 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.3% |
| Malaysia | $3,630 Jun 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Netherlands | $9,693 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.7% |
| New Zealand | $8,424 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.9% |
| Portugal | $11,021 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.6% |
| Belgium | $14,028 May 1, 2026 | +29% |
| Spain | $12,001 May 1, 2026 | -4.9% |
| Croatia | $12,229 May 1, 2026 | +35% |
| Italy | $13,867 May 1, 2026 | -3.6% |
| Mexico | $10,502 May 1, 2026 | -4.6% |
| Philippines | $5,960 May 1, 2026 | +7.5% |
| Romania | $9,246 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $16,278 May 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Sweden | $8,705 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $8,108 May 1, 2026 | +12% |
| South Africa | $9,114 May 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Angola | $1,563 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Canada | $12,565 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $8,750 Apr 1, 2026 | +960% |
| Ghana | $6,053 Mar 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Brazil | $13,217 Feb 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Egypt | $11,857 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Lithuania | $13,832 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $3,715 Jan 1, 2026 | +14% |
| France | $10,221 Dec 1, 2025 | +35% |
| South Korea | $8,607 Dec 1, 2025 | -23% |
| Morocco | $16,453 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $12,063 Dec 1, 2025 | -43% |
| Türkiye | $9,729 Dec 1, 2025 | +14% |
| Panama | $13,163 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $3,788 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $2,736 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $11,857 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $6,087 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $6,701 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $721 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes octopus prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Restaurant and foodservice demand
Wholesale frozen octopus is supplied to restaurants and food service operators seeking consistent quality for menu items.
Demand driver
Export market demand
Frozen octopus is produced for export, targeting international seafood markets that require HACCP‑certified products.
Octopus Price Questions
- What is the exact product described by the HS code 030752?
- It is frozen octopus, specifically molluscs of the genus Octopus (Octopus spp.) that have been processed by freezing.
- How should frozen octopus be stored to maintain quality?
- Frozen octopus should be kept at a constant temperature of –18 °C or lower, protected from temperature fluctuations and moisture ingress.
- What are common processing steps for frozen octopus before it reaches the buyer?
- The typical steps include cleaning, evisceration, blanching, rapid freezing, and packaging in sealed containers to preserve freshness.