Squid prices today
Squid moves through more trading routes than almost any other seafood category. Expana tracks it from Chinese processing exports to wholesale markets in Spain, Argentine and Thai origins, and catch data out of Japan, giving buyers a broad, independent view of a genuinely global supply chain.
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Expana: the independent source for squid pricing and forecasting
Our squid assessments span more than a dozen origins and species, from Chinese and Thai processing exports to wholesale markets in Spain and the UK, grounded in market indications rather than modelled from second-hand data.
Squid coverage is led by Janice Schreiber, Managing Editor, Seafood. Explore related coverage on our seafood, shrimp prices and scallop prices pages.
Global squid benchmarks
Pricing across China, Thailand, Japan, the UK, Argentina, Vietnam, Taiwan, the US, South Africa, Italy and India.
Forward price forecasting
An Expana IQ Forecast, grounded in the Spanish wholesale market, projecting squid prices out to 18 months.
Species and format variety
Loligo, Todarodes and Illex squid, in tubes, tentacles and rings, fresh and frozen.
Export and landing tracking
Following Chinese processing exports and landings across multiple fishing nations.
Price history and trend data
Price history with month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year change.
Market commentary
AI-generated commentary explaining what is moving squid prices.
Our squid intelligence includes:
Squid price forecast
Squid prices move with catch volumes, which vary sharply year to year, and with processing and export activity out of China and Southeast Asia. Expana’s squid forecast, grounded in the Spanish wholesale market, shows where prices may move next.
- A forward price projection for squid, out to 18 months, grounded in the Spanish wholesale market.
- Model-based forecasting capturing short-term momentum and the longer-term trend.
- Historical benchmarks spanning China, Thailand, Japan, Argentina, Vietnam, Taiwan, the US, South Africa, Italy and India for wider context.
- Coverage across Loligo, Todarodes and Illex species and multiple processed formats.
- Signals tied to catch volumes and processing export activity.
- AI-generated commentary explaining the drivers behind the forecast.
Forecast methodology last reviewed: October 2026.
Our squid forecasting methodology
Expana IQ Forecasts for squid are automated, model-generated price projections built entirely through quantitative methods. We maintain a suite of statistical and machine-learning models and select, for each market, the approach that best fits its own behaviour.
- Short-term price movements
We track recent price action to capture momentum and near-term direction. - Longer-term directional trend
We identify structural shifts in squid prices over time, beyond day-to-day noise. - Seasonality
We capture recurring calendar-driven patterns, such as seasonal catch cycles that vary by species and fishing ground.
Where relevant, additional external drivers with a demonstrated relationship to price behaviour are also incorporated, including trade flow shifts. Each forecast carries written commentary explaining the outlook in plain language.
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Latest squid news and insights
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Squid Market FAQs
What drives squid prices?
Squid prices move with catch volumes, which can swing sharply year to year depending on ocean conditions, and with processing and export activity out of China and Southeast Asia. Supply is less predictable than farmed seafood, so prices can be volatile.
Why does Expana cover so many squid origins?
Squid is caught and traded globally across several species, so a single benchmark would miss most of the market. Covering China, Thailand, Japan, Argentina, the US and more gives buyers a reference point wherever their supply sits.
What squid species and formats does Expana cover?
Expana covers Loligo, Todarodes and Illex squid, in whole, tube, tentacle and ring formats, fresh and frozen, across origins including China, Thailand, Spain, Argentina and Japan.
What is an Expana IQ Forecast?
An Expana IQ Forecast is an automated, model-generated price projection built from historical price patterns, including short-term movements, longer-term trend and seasonality, with commentary explaining the outlook.
What is the squid price forecast?
A squid price forecast is a forward-looking view of how prices may develop over a set period, weighing catch volumes, trade flows and demand. Expana’s IQ forecast projects squid prices out to 18 months with high and low target bands.
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