Frozen squid and cuttlefish exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Oman exported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $25.8 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 68% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $80.2 million.
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 | $25.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $69.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $48.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $72.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Oman exports frozen squid and cuttlefish to
Most of it went to Malaysia (44%), Taiwan (18%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $11.3M | 44% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 18% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| China | $921K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $733K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $517K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $492K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 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.
Frozen squid and cuttlefish imports to Oman
Oman imported $2.0 million of frozen squid and cuttlefish in 2024 (684 tonnes). China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 79% |
| India | $421K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman 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 Oman?
Oman exported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen squid and cuttlefish from Oman?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $4.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen squid and cuttlefish from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $80.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.4 million a year.
Does Oman also import frozen squid and cuttlefish?
Yes. Oman imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the Netherlands. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.8 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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