Prepared squid imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared squid by the United Kingdom reached $22.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $22.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared squid from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Malaysia (26%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 34% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 26% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Peru | $970K | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $586K | 2.6% |
| Myanmar | $315K | 1.4% |
| Chile | $198K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $170K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, close to the world average of $5.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared squid exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $514 thousand of prepared squid in 2024 (77 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $264K | 51% |
| Ireland | $103K | 20% |
| France | $73K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $10K | 2% |
| Uruguay | $4K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared squid imports (HS 1605.54): 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 1605.54: Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared squid imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared squid worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared squid to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared squid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared squid to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared squid?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared squid?
The HS code for prepared squid is subheading 1605.54. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1605 page.
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