Frozen octopus imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported frozen octopus worth $8.4 million (836 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.4M | 836 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 741 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 797 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 681 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 509 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 928 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 916 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen octopus from
Most of the value came from Spain (36%), Portugal (34%), Morocco (12%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.1M | 36% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 34% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 12% |
| Greece | $395K | 4.7% |
| India | $333K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $230K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $125K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $87K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $66K | 0.8% |
| France | $50K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.09 per kg, close to the world average of $8.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom frozen octopus imports (HS 0307.52): 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 0307.52: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen octopus imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen octopus worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 836 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen octopus to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Portugal (34%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen octopus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.09 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $8.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen octopus to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen octopus?
The HS code for frozen octopus is subheading 0307.52. 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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