Frozen squid and cuttlefish imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen squid and cuttlefish by Egypt reached $23.6 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Egypt imports frozen squid and cuttlefish from
One supplier dominates: Yemen accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $15.3M | 65% |
| China | $4.9M | 21% |
| Oman | $1.7M | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $220K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 0.7% |
| United States | $81K | 0.3% |
| Peru | $69K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, close to the world average of $4.02.
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 Egypt frozen squid and cuttlefish imports (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 imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen squid and cuttlefish to Egypt?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Oman (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 11% above 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 imports of frozen squid and cuttlefish to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $33.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 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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