Octopus Prices in Iceland
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ISK) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 4.20 | 588 | ▼ 6.4% | ▼ 6.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the octopus price in Iceland available is US$ 4.20 per kg (588 ISK), down 6.4% year-on-year.
In 2023, Iceland exported 21 tonnes of octopus valued at US$89,107, ranking #31 among 55 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value declining by 6.8% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$4.2 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - octopus in Iceland
In 2023, Iceland exported 21 tonnes of octopus valued at US$89,107, ranking #31 among 55 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value declining by 6.8% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$4.2 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Iceland exported $89.1K (21.2 t) of octopus▼ 6.8% YoY. That ranks #31 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top octopus exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 South Korea $14.7M · 16.2%
- #2 France $11.8M · 13%
- #3 China $11.7M · 12.9%
- #4 United Kingdom (UK) $8.8M · 9.7%
- #5 Hong Kong $8.3M · 9.2%
Annual export data Iceland · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89.1K | 21.2 t | $4.2 |
| 2022 | $95.6K | 21.3 t | $4.49 |
| 2021 | $261.8K | 32.4 t | $8.07 |
HS Code
octopus is traded under Harmonized System code 0307.91. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.