Prepared squid imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared squid by the United States reached $90.7 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $121.9 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 | $90.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $83.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $97.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $121.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $84.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $85.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $91.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $83.8M | 12.0K t |
Where the United States imports prepared squid from
Most of the value came from Spain (20%), China (16%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $18.5M | 21% |
| China | $14.8M | 16% |
| South Korea | $13.5M | 15% |
| Peru | $8.1M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $4.6M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.81 per kg, 47% above the world average of $5.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared squid exports from the United States
Exports of prepared squid by the United States reached $537 thousand in 2024 (166 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (19%), Spain (18%), Dominican Republic (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $104K | 19% |
| Spain | $99K | 18% |
| Dominican Republic | $68K | 13% |
| Italy | $42K | 7.7% |
| Barbados | $37K | 6.8% |
| Nicaragua | $24K | 4.4% |
| Jamaica | $22K | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $16K | 3% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $12K | 2.3% |
| Saint Maarten | $12K | 2.3% |
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 1605.54: Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared squid imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared squid worth $90.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared squid to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by China (16%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared squid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.81 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $5.31 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 prepared squid to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.8 million in 2017 to $90.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $121.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared squid?
Yes. The United States exported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Spain and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $90.2 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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