Dried octopus imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported dried octopus worth $17.8 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 125 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $45.6 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 | $17.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.6M | 5.5K t |
Where the United States imports dried octopus from
Most of the value came from Spain (29%), Mexico (16%), Indonesia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.2M | 29% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 15% |
| Philippines | $1.6M | 8.9% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| China | $861K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $753K | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $740K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $638K | 3.6% |
| Greece | $588K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.70 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried octopus exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.1 million of dried octopus in 2024 (140 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Bahamas (39%), Guatemala (13%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $438K | 39% |
| Guatemala | $149K | 13% |
| Canada | $142K | 13% |
| Portugal | $109K | 9.8% |
| Ecuador | $86K | 7.7% |
| Barbados | $83K | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $54K | 4.8% |
| Bermuda | $28K | 2.6% |
| Jamaica | $8K | 0.7% |
| Honduras | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0307.59: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried octopus imported by the United States?
The United States imported dried octopus worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 125 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried octopus to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried octopus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.70 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of dried octopus to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.6 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $45.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export dried octopus?
Yes. The United States exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Guatemala and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried octopus?
The HS code for dried octopus is subheading 0307.59. 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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