ANALYSIS: European Frozen Squid Imports Fall 21% in H1 2026 as Peru Surges
Frozen squid imports into Europe (EU and UK) decreased by 21.2% year-to-date (YTD) in the first half of the year. The decline affected most of the seven key source countries; only Peru recorded growth, with a 47.5% YTD increase. India, Peru, and China have historically been Europe's main squid suppliers, but in 2026, Indian and Chinese exports declined by 27.7% and 49.4%, respectively.
Peru has had a very successful season. In the 2025 season for Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas), total capture...
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