Expana has Launched Frozen Mexican Octopus Assessments
September 29, 2026
Expana has launched three bi-weekly Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP) for the US Mexican Octopus market on September 29, 2026.
The initial proposal was announced in a market note published on July 10, 2026, which can be viewed here. The decision was communicated in a market announcement on August 19, 2026, which can be viewed here.
The specifications for the assessments are:
| Description | Code |
| UB Octopus, Mexico, Frozen, 1-2 lbs, Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32619 |
| UB Octopus, Mexico, Frozen, 2-4 lbs, Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32620 |
| UB Octopus, Mexico, Frozen, 4-6 lbs, Ex-Warehouse EBP | 32621 |
The proposed assessments would reflect market and transactional data collected during the reporting period.
The additional origin being quoted enhances transparency in a previously opaque segment of the octopus marketplace, broadening overall coverage of octopus market dynamics in the United States.
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