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GLOBEFISH Quarterly Cephalopods Analysis - May 2026
25/06/2026
Octopus prices reached historic highs in major markets amid persistent supply constraints in key producing regions. In contrast, squid and cuttlefish markets have been characterized by abundant supply, driven by strong catches from leading producers, which exerted downward pressure on prices.
GLOBEFISH - Quarterly Cephalopods Analysis - February 2026
06/03/2026
From January to September 2025, global cephalopod markets were characterized by diverging supply conditions and strong demand, with octopus and squid following distinct trajectories. For octopus markets, despite a modest rise in output following seasonal reopenings and improved stock conditions, demand outpaced supply across key consuming regions, leading to price increases.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Cephalopods analysis - August 2025
05/09/2025
The elevated summer season demand for octopus has led to an increase in prices coupled with tightened supplies. In addition, fishing seasons have been delayed to protect the resource from over-exploitation. In the case of squid and cuttlefish, there has been a supply glut in certain key producing areas, notably Peru and Argentina, with below-average supply in other regions.
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Strong squid catches lift trade while octopus supply remains tight
27/05/2026
Global cephalopod trade showed contrasting trends in 2025 and early 2026, with octopus markets constrained by limited supply from North Africa, while squid and cuttlefish trade expanded on the back of stronger catches in South America.
The cephalopods market faces tight supply and rising prices
12/05/2025
The global cephalopods market is under increasing strain as tight supply continues in early 2025. Reduced landings in key producing regions, adverse weather, and extra tariff barriers are contributing to upward pressure on cephalopod prices across major international markets.
Since Janu...
Global squid market faces decline in demand and trade volume, prices remain stable in 2024
01/04/2025
The demand for squid on the international market appears to be slowing down. While the trading volume dropped dramatically in 2024, the prices of squid in the four primary production regions stayed steady, though with some considerable regional differences. In the Southeast Pacific, prices sta...
