Cuttlefish & Squid Prices in China
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (CNY) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 4.58 | 32.11 | ▼ 10.9% | ▼ 10.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the cuttlefish & squid price in China available is US$ 4.58 per kg (32.11 CNY), down 10.9% year-on-year.
China is the world's leading exporter of cuttlefish and squid, shipping 370,527 tonnes valued at US$1,696,780,407 in 2024, which accounts for 26.6% of global exports and reflects an 8.8% year-on-year increase. The country holds the #1 rank among 81 exporters and maintains a net exporter position. The latest export unit value is US$4.5794 per kg.
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China is the world's leading exporter of cuttlefish and squid, shipping 370,527 tonnes valued at US$1,696,780,407 in 2024, which accounts for 26.6% of global exports and reflects an 8.8% year-on-year increase. The country holds the #1 rank among 81 exporters and maintains a net exporter position. The latest export unit value is US$4.5794 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, China exported $1.7B (370.5 kt) of cuttlefish & squid▲ 8.8% YoY. That ranks #1 worldwide (26.6% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cuttlefish & squid exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 China $1.7B · 26.6%
- #2 Indonesia $727.3M · 11.4%
- #3 India $601M · 9.4%
- #4 Spain $511.2M · 8%
- #5 Morocco $471.5M · 7.4%
Annual export data China · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7B | 370.5 kt | $4.58 |
| 2023 | $1.56B | 303.3 kt | $5.14 |
| 2022 | $2.31B | 364.1 kt | $6.36 |
| 2021 | $2.09B | 348.4 kt | $6 |
| 2020 | $1.89B | 300.8 kt | $6.27 |
HS Code
cuttlefish & squid is traded under Harmonized System code 0307.43. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.