South Korea dominates the global market for live, fresh, or chilled octopus imports, holding a substantial 76.33% share in value as of 2023. Italy follows with a distant 16.34%, while other countries such as France, Germany, and Thailand collectively contribute less than 10% of the market. Noteworthy year-on-year increases were observed in Slovakia and Switzerland, while the Czech Republic and Malaysia saw significant declines. These shifts indicate growing diversification and small but impactful changes, as other countries begin to increase imports.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in import demand from Eastern European countries and a stabilization or decline in the currently dominant markets, as tastes and supply chain dynamics evolve globally.
Top countries in Live, Fresh or Chilled Octopus Imports Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 76.33 | 2023 | +2.4% | +0.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16.34 | 2023 | +7.72% | +2.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2.64 | 2023 | +1.94% | +6.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 2.54 | 2023 | +8.2% | -8.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Thailand | 1.47 | 2023 | +7.74% | +1.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 0.95 | 2023 | +25.51% | +18.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.6 | 2023 | +12.09% | -3.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.33 | 2023 | +7.75% | -6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 0.15 | 2023 | +4.21% | +3.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 0.089 | 2023 | +30.34% | -18.13% | View data |
