Illex Squid prices, trade flows and market trends

Illex Squid - Illex argentinus

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Illex Squid is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Taiwan, Province of China to import markets such as United States of America. The category includes Illex argentinus. Production comes from FAO areas SQA, 41, 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, Illex Squid 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 Illex Squid 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

68 suppliers

Top Exporter 2024

Taiwan, Province of China

Top Importer 2024

USA

Active offers

0 live offers

data points 2024

483 import / export d.p

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Items Included

Frozen Illex Squid Strips Chemical free Breaded

Frozen Illex Squid Rings Chemical free Breaded

Frozen Illex Squid Strips Chemical free

Frozen Illex Squid Rings Chemical treatment

Frozen Illex Squid Tube Chemical treatment

Trawling

Handline

Purse seine

Lift net

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Illex argentinus

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Packaging & Formats

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Loose Bulk IQF

Printed Bag

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Export prices for Illex Squid

Latest reported export values

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Illex Squid from Taiwan, Province of China

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Import price data

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Average price data

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October 8, 2024

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FAQs

What is Illex Squid?

Illex Squid refers to traded products within the Illex argentinus 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, Southwest).

What packaging formats are typical for Illex Squid?

The most common packaging formats for Illex Squid 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 Illex Squid typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Illex Squid 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 Illex Squid?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include January - May. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Southwest).

What certificates are common for Illex Squid?

Common certificates associated with Illex Squid 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 Illex Squid at the offered price?

Yes. The prices shown for Illex Squid 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 Illex Squid down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.

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