ANALYSIS: Europe’s Frozen Squid Imports Increase on Robust Peru and China Output

Frozen squid imports into Europe (EU and UK) grew 7.5% year-to-date (YTD) for January–November. This increase was mainly driven by Peru, which rose 6.0% YTD, followed by China, up 34.0%.
Peru had a successful 2025 season for Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas), with the total allowable catch (TAC) set at 609,935 mt. At the beginning of 2026, the Peruvian Sea Institute (IMARPE) reported that oceanographic conditions remain favorable, leading the Peruvian Ministry of Production to set the initial maximum permissible total catch limit (LMCTP)...
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