Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish - Sepia officinalis, Sepia pharaonis, Sepia esculenta

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Cuttlefish is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from India to import markets such as Spain. The category includes Sepia officinalis, Sepia pharaonis, Sepia esculenta. Production comes from FAO areas CTC, 27, 34, 37, SPF, 71, 51, 57, EJK, 61, using Trawling, Handline, Purse seine, Lift net. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive. Commercially, Cuttlefish is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, Naked Block, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs. Based on recent trade data, export prices for Cuttlefish products on this page average around N/A per kg, typically ranging from N/A to N/A depending on origin, size, specification and contract terms.
Active suppliers
772 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Top Exporter 2024
India
Top Importer 2024
Top Importer 2024
Spain
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
17,782 import / export d.p
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Items Included

Frozen Cuttlefish Strips Chemical free
Frozen Cuttlefish WR Chemical free Clean

Trawling

Trawling

Handline

Handline

Purse seine

Purse seine

Lift net

Lift net

Species distribution

Disambiguates products to avoid mix-ups across markets and languages.

Sepia officinalis
35%
Sepia pharaonis
20%
Sepia esculenta
20%
Packaging & Formats

How the product ships

All available formats per product for planning logistics and processing.

Loose Bulk IQF

Loose Bulk IQF

Printed Bag

Printed Bag

Rider Bag

Rider Bag

Naked Block

Naked Block
Export prices for Cuttlefish

Latest reported export values

Real prices for Tilapia by origin and period for budgeting and negotiation.

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Bangladesh
Belgium
Cameroon
Chile
China
Ecuador
Egypt
France
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Lebanon
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Myanmar
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Russian Federation
Senegal
Singapore
Spain
Sri Lanka
Taiwan, Province of China
Thailand
United States of America
Viet Nam
Yemen
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Average Custom Price:
$ 0.00 /kg
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$ 0.00 /kg
Difference in price:
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Export Markets

Export markets we cover

Country-level price data, live SKUs, leading ports, and regulatory notes for shipping out.

United States of America
Cuttlefish from United States of America
Export price data
2,203
Import price data
18
Average price data
1,111
Live offers
10
September 15, 2025
Italy
Cuttlefish from Italy
Export price data
8,325
Import price data
15
Average price data
4,170
Live offers
10
April 26, 2025
Spain
Cuttlefish from Spain
Export price data
20,644
Import price data
160
Average price data
10,402
Live offers
10
February 15, 2025
Open Market
Import Markets

Import markets we serve

Destinations buying now — demand signals, duties at a glance, and recommended lanes.

Spain
Cuttlefish in Spain
Export price data
4,082
Import price data
7
Average price data
2,045
Live offers
10
July 23, 2025
Italy
Cuttlefish in Italy
Export price data
1,524
Import price data
5
Average price data
765
Live offers
10
June 30, 2025
Indonesia
Cuttlefish in Indonesia
Export price data
1
Import price data
1,014
Average price data
508
Live offers
10
May 31, 2025
Open Market
Catching Seasons

When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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High season
Sepia officinalis
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MAR
APR
MAY
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JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Sepia pharaonis
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
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FAQs

What is Cuttlefish?

Cuttlefish refers to traded products within the Sepia officinalis, Sepia pharaonis, Sepia esculenta category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, Naked Block), and sourcing/traceability context (Atlantic, Northeast, Atlantic, Eastern Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea, Pacific, Western Central, Indian Ocean, Western, Indian Ocean, Eastern, Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Western Central).

What packaging formats are typical for Cuttlefish?

The most common packaging formats for Cuttlefish include Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, Naked Block. Packaging affects logistics cost, cold-chain handling, storage efficiency, and how buyers position the product (bulk vs. retail-ready).

How is Cuttlefish typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Cuttlefish include Trawling, Handline, Purse seine, Lift net. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.

When is the catching/harvesting season for Cuttlefish?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include March - June, January - December, March - August. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Northeast, Atlantic, Eastern Central, Mediterranean and Black Sea, Pacific, Western Central, Indian Ocean, Western, Indian Ocean, Eastern, Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Western Central).

What certificates are common for Cuttlefish?

Common certificates associated with Cuttlefish include Marine Stewardship Council, Halal. Certificate requirements depend on your buyer, destination market, and whether you’re targeting specific retail or foodservice standards.

Can I actually buy Cuttlefish at the offered price?

Yes. The prices shown for Cuttlefish come from real, live offers and reflect what suppliers are currently willing to sell.

Seafood prices depend on the exact spec (cut, size, packaging, origin, delivery terms). If the spec changes, the price changes. Tracea uses AI to standardize Cuttlefish down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.

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