Squid Price

Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.

Latest reported price

$2,194 USD/t

As of Jul 2026

LowPrevious 12 months

The latest value is below the typical range of $4,237–$5,105 USD/t.

Squid Price History

Squid Prices by Country

Squid 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.

CountryLatest · USD/tYoY
Bosnia and Herzegovina$8,266
Jul 1, 2026
-1.4%
Brazil$8,933
Jul 1, 2026
+2.5%
Chile$1,788
Jul 1, 2026
-54%
Lithuania$4,187
Jul 1, 2026
-31%
Norway$4,225
Jul 1, 2026
Not reported
New Zealand$4,805
Jul 1, 2026
-8.5%
United States$2,608
Jul 1, 2026
+4.3%
Australia$5,011
Jun 1, 2026
-32%
Czechia$8,344
Jun 1, 2026
+6.3%
Germany$8,562
Jun 1, 2026
+10%
Denmark$8,240
Jun 1, 2026
+17%
Estonia$6,913
Jun 1, 2026
-2.9%
United Kingdom$7,641
Jun 1, 2026
-20%
Greece$6,522
Jun 1, 2026
-4.6%
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region$4,931
Jun 1, 2026
-20%
Hungary$7,576
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Indonesia$6,513
Jun 1, 2026
+34%
India$4,523
Jun 1, 2026
-0.5%
Ireland$5,316
Jun 1, 2026
+19%
Iceland$4,201
Jun 1, 2026
-14%
Japan$8,291
Jun 1, 2026
-46%
Latvia$6,606
Jun 1, 2026
-19%
Mexico$1,194
Jun 1, 2026
-46%
North Macedonia$6,311
Jun 1, 2026
+9.3%
Malaysia$3,832
Jun 1, 2026
-19%
Netherlands$6,415
Jun 1, 2026
+5.0%
Portugal$6,989
Jun 1, 2026
+21%
Belgium$6,735
May 1, 2026
+5.5%
Spain$5,964
May 1, 2026
-3.6%
Croatia$9,503
May 1, 2026
+51%
Italy$8,674
May 1, 2026
+32%
Philippines$4,842
May 1, 2026
+2.9%
Romania$7,497
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Slovakia$5,518
May 1, 2026
-3.6%
Slovenia$9,188
May 1, 2026
+12%
Thailand$9,948
May 1, 2026
+4.7%
South Africa$10,792
May 1, 2026
+16%
Angola$496
Apr 1, 2026
Not reported
Côte d’Ivoire$7,290
Apr 1, 2026
Not reported
Saudi Arabia$2,600
Apr 1, 2026
+6.3%
Argentina$2,744
Mar 1, 2026
-1.1%
Ecuador$1,852
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Canada$5,454
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Egypt$5,659
Feb 1, 2026
+0.0%
Ghana$1,102
Jan 1, 2026
Not reported
Pakistan$2,788
Jan 1, 2026
+15%
Bulgaria$7,406
Dec 1, 2025
Not reported
France$7,504
Dec 1, 2025
+30%
South Korea$2,591
Dec 1, 2025
-28%
Morocco$9,415
Dec 1, 2025
Not reported
Myanmar$2,331
Dec 1, 2025
+34%
Singapore$5,529
Dec 1, 2025
+17%
Türkiye$6,625
Dec 1, 2025
+53%
Sweden$5,659
Oct 1, 2025
Not reported
Switzerland$10,671
Sep 1, 2025
+165%
Cyprus$11,752
Aug 1, 2025
Not reported
Luxembourg$12,973
Aug 1, 2025
+14%
Kazakhstan$2,494
Jul 1, 2025
Not reported
Ukraine$4,329
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Oman$5,659
May 1, 2025
Not reported
Peru$3,511
Apr 1, 2025
Not reported
Namibia$6,590
Jan 1, 2025
Not reported
Bahrain$3,730
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
China$4,537
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported

What shapes squid prices?

Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.

Seasonality

Seasonal pattern: Not documented

No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for squid.

Demand driver

Foodservice and retail demand for frozen squid

Restaurants, caterers and frozen‑food retailers purchase frozen squid for a range of dishes, especially in Asian‑style cuisines.

Demand driver

Export demand from major producing nations

Countries such as China generate large volumes of frozen squid for international markets, driving global trade flows.

Quote basis

Why quoted prices can differ

Squid is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.

Squid Price Questions

What type of product is squid classified as?
Squid is classified as a mollusc, specifically cuttlefish and squid, and is commonly traded in frozen form.
How should frozen squid be stored to maintain quality?
Frozen squid should be kept at temperatures below -18 °C, maintaining the cold chain from processing through transport and storage.
What are common processing forms for squid in trade?
Squid is typically supplied frozen, but may also be found fresh, chilled, dried, salted, or in brine, depending on market requirements.