Frozen squid and cuttlefish exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $3.9 million of frozen squid and cuttlefish in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 992 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 564 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $114K | 44 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 424 t |
Where Angola exports frozen squid and cuttlefish to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 84% |
| China | $568K | 15% |
| Spain | $54K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.02, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Angola frozen squid and cuttlefish exports (HS 0307.43): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0307.43: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen squid and cuttlefish exported by Angola?
Angola exported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen squid and cuttlefish from Angola?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen squid and cuttlefish from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2018 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.43. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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