Global Fresh Squid Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Form (Whole Fresh Squid, Cleaned Fresh Squid, Fresh Squid Tubes, Fresh Squid Rings & Portions, Value-Added Fresh Squid), By Species (Japanese Flying Squid, Argentine Shortfin Squid, European Squid, Humboldt Squid, Market Squid, Other Commercial Squid Species), By Catch Source (Wild-Caught Fresh Squid, Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid), By Quality Grade (Premium Export Grade, Standard Commercial Grade, Economy Grade), By Distribution Channel (Direct B2B Sales, Seafood Wholesalers, Modern Retail & Supermarkets, Traditional Fish Markets, Online Seafood Platforms), By End User (Foodservice/HoReCa, Household Retail Consumption, Seafood Processing Industry, Institutional Buyers), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Introduction
2. Market Introduction
   1. Market Definition
   2. Scope of the Study
   3. Market Structure
3. Research Methodology
   1. Primary Research
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Assumptions & Exclusions
   4. Secondary Data Sources
4. Market Factor Analysis
   1. Value Chain Analysis: Fresh Squid Market
   2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
5. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
6. Recent Trends Analysis
7. Impact of COVID-19 on Fresh Squid Market
   1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
   2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
   3. Measures Taken by Top Players
8. Regulatory Landscape
9. Fresh Squid Market, By Product Form
   1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form
   2. Whole Fresh Squid
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   3. Cleaned Fresh Squid
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   4. Fresh Squid Tubes
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   5. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   6. Value-Added Fresh Squid
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
10. Fresh Squid Market, By Species
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Species
    2. Japanese Flying Squid 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. European Squid 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Humboldt Squid 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Market Squid
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Other Commercial Squid Species
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
11. Fresh Squid Market, By Catch Source
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Catch Source
    2. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
12. Fresh Squid Market, By Quality Grade
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Quality Grade
    2. Premium Export Grade
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Standard Commercial Grade
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Economy Grade
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
13. Fresh Squid Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Direct B2B Sales
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Seafood Wholesalers
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Traditional Fish Markets
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Online Seafood Platforms
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
14. Fresh Squid Market, By End User
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By End User
    2. Foodservice/HoReCa
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Household Retail Consumption
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Seafood Processing Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
15. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       2. U.S.
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       3. Canada
    3. Europe
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       2. U.K.
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       3. Germany
       4. France
       5. Spain
       6. Italy
       7. Russia
       8. Nordic
       9. Benelux
       10. Rest of Europe
    4. APAC
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       2. China
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       3. Korea
       4. Japan
       5. India
       6. Australia
       7. Singapore
       8. Taiwan
       9. South East Asia
       10. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    5. Middle East and Africa
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       2. UAE
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       3. Turky
       4. Saudi Arabia
       5. South Africa
       6. Egypt
       7. Nigeria
       8. Rest of MEA
    6. LATAM
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       2. Brazil
          1. By Product Form
             1. Whole Fresh Squid
             2. Cleaned Fresh Squid
             3. Fresh Squid Tubes
             4. Fresh Squid Rings & Portions
             5. Value-Added Fresh Squid
          2. By Species
             1. Japanese Flying Squid 
             2. Argentine Shortfin Squid 
             3. European Squid 
             4. Humboldt Squid 
             5. Market Squid
             6. Other Commercial Squid Species
          3. By Catch Source
             1. Wild-Caught Fresh Squid
             2. Aquaculture/Farmed Fresh Squid
          4. By Quality Grade
             1. Premium Export Grade
             2. Standard Commercial Grade
             3. Economy Grade
          5. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Seafood Wholesalers
             3. Modern Retail & Supermarkets
             4. Traditional Fish Markets
             5. Online Seafood Platforms
          6. By End User
             1. Foodservice/HoReCa
             2. Household Retail Consumption
             3. Seafood Processing Industry
             4. Institutional Buyers (Hotels, Catering Services & Cruise Operators)
       3. Mexico
       4. Argentina
       5. Chile
       6. Colombia
       7. Rest of LATAM
16. Competitive Landscape, 2025
    1. Introduction
    2. Fresh Squid Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
       1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
       2. Competition Ranking, 2025
       3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
          1. Merger & Acquisition
          2. Product Launch
          3. Expansion
       4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
17. Company Profile
    1. Thai Union Group
       1. Business Overview
       2. Financial Data
       3. Key Product domains
       4. Recent Developments
    2. Nueva Pescanova
    3. Maruha Nichiro Corporation
    4. Nissui Corporation
    5. Royal Greenland
    6. Qingdao Seaflying Food
    7. Lee Fishing Company
    8. Seafood Pride International
    9. Xiamen Taiseng Seafoods
    10. Seaquest Fisheries