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Si la oferta continúa elevada y la demanda no muestra señales claras de recuperación, el mercado podría consolidar un nuevo piso de precios

China’s Squid Price Index Plunge by Up to 36%

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Monday, March 02, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Zhoushan Squid Price Index confirms generalized declines across the four main distant-water fishing zones as of February 13, 2026, amid increased supply and international demand adjustments

China’s distant-water squid market is undergoing a strong correction phase. According to data from the Zhejiang Zhoushan International Agricultural Products Trade Co., Ltd., as of February 13, 2026, the monthly price index shows significant declines across all four major fishing regions supplying the Chinese market.

The overall index has fallen by approximately 30.34%. This is a significant drop, close to a third of its initial value. Click on the image to enlarge it.

The Squid Price Index is compiled using real transaction prices reported by major domestic fishing companies and the Zhoushan Aquatic Products Trading Center, one of the most important seafood trading hubs in Asia.

The indicator is divided into four maritime zones — Southeast Pacific, Southwest Atlantic, Northwest Pacific, and Indian Ocean — and considers different size categories by species, accurately reflecting trends in China’s distant-water squid market.

Below is the breakdown by region and species:

Southeast Pacific (SE)

Dosidicus gigas (giant squid)

  • Peak: 339.33 points on March 28, 2025
  • Value on February 13, 2026: 219.59 points 

  • Total decline: −35.29%

The giant squid (Dosidicus gigas), caught mainly off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador, is one of the most important raw materials for the Chinese processing industry. A large portion of the catch is used for frozen products, rings, and tentacles for re-export to Southeast Asia and Europe.

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Decline drivers:

  • High 2025 catch volumes

  • Cold storage inventory buildup

  • International demand adjustments

  • Export competition

The magnitude of the setback positions the Southeast Pacific as one of the main focuses of the current correction.

Southwest Atlantic (SW)

Illex argentinus (Argentine squid)

  • Peak: 174.21 points on May 9, 2025
  • Value on February 13, 2026: 159.42 points

  • Total decline: −8.49%

Caught near Argentina and the Falkland Islands, it currently shows the most moderate decline.

However, caution is warranted. The Southwest Atlantic season has only recently begun, and landings have not yet reached peak levels.

Given that the level of landings is a determining factor in price formation, it is reasonable to expect that if catches increase significantly in the coming weeks, additional downward pressure could occur.

 

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The period between May and June 2026 will be critical to assess:

  • Total seasonal volume

  • Average size and quality

  • International market absorption

  • Inventory evolution

Consequently, the current moderation of the index could prove to be temporary.

Northwest Pacific (NW)

Todarodes pacificus (Japanese common squid)

  • Peak: 227.96 points on October 25, 2024
  • Value on February 13, 2026: 194.41 points

  • Total decline: −14.72%

Caught near Japan, Korea, and ChinaIt is a key species for regional consumption and supplying the Chinese domestic market.

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Decline factors:

  • Domestic consumption adjustment

  • Intra-regional competition

  • Oceanographic sensitivity

Although the drop is significant, it remains at intermediate levels compared to other areas.

Indian Ocean (NW)

Uroteuthis duvaucelii (Indian squid)

  • Peak: 278.17 points on July 11, 2025
  • Value on February 13, 2026: 178.00 points

  • Total decline: −36.01%

Caught in the western Indian Ocean, including waters near India, Oman, and Pakistan, this region shows the largest percentage drop.

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Drivers include:

  • Temporary oversupply

  • Reduced importer orders

  • Long-term contract adjustments

  • Competition from lower-priced species

The magnitude of the decline places the Indian Ocean as the most pressured region of the analyzed period.

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Overall Market Outlook for 2026

Most affected regions:

  • Indian Ocean (−36.01%)

  • Southeast Pacific (−35.29%)

While the Southwest Atlantic (−8.49%) maintains the most moderate adjustment for now, although with potential for greater volatility as the season progresses.

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Current market behavior reflects a classic cycle in the international fishing market:

  1. Increased catches
  2. Accumulation of inventories
  3. Price adjustments in response to slowing demand

The evolution during the second half of 2026 will depend on several key factors:

  • Final catch volumes in each region

  • The impact of oceanographic phenomena such as El Niño or La Niña

  • Inventory levels in Chinese cold storage facilities

  • Recovery of consumption in Asian and European markets

  • Logistical, energy, and financial costs

If supply remains elevated and demand does not show clear signs of recovery, the market could consolidate a new price floor. However, a reduction in catches or a reactivation of international consumption could generate a technical rebound in the second half of the year.

For now, data as of February 13, 2026 confirm a scenario of deep adjustment in high-seas squid prices in China, with declines that, in some cases, exceed 36% compared to their recent peaks.


🇯🇵 日本語版(Japanese Translation)

中国におけるイカ価格指数が最大36%急落

舟山イカ価格指数は、2026年2月13日時点で遠洋4主要漁場すべてにおいて広範な下落を確認、市場は供給増加と国際需要の調整に直面

中国の遠洋イカ市場は現在、強い調整局面にある。浙江舟山農産品国際貿易有限公司のデータによれば、2026年2月13日時点で月次価格指数は、中国市場に供給する4つの主要海域すべてにおいて顕著な下落を示している。

イカ価格指数は、主要国内漁業企業および舟山水産物取引センターが報告する実際の取引価格に基づいて算出されている。同センターはアジアにおける最も重要な水産取引拠点の一つである。

本指数は4つの海域 — 南東太平洋、南西大西洋、北西太平洋、インド洋 — に区分され、さらに種別・サイズ別に分類されており、中国における遠洋イカ市場の動向を正確に反映している。

以下、海域および種別ごとの詳細:

南東太平洋

Dosidicus gigas(アメリカオオアカイカ/ジャンボスルメイカ)

  • 最高値:339.33ポイント2025年3月28日

  • 2026年2月13日時点:219.59ポイント

  • 累計下落率:−35.29%

Dosidicus gigasは主にペルーおよびエクアドル沖で漁獲され、中国の加工産業にとって最も重要な原料の一つである。多くは冷凍製品やリング、触腕製品として東南アジアおよび欧州へ再輸出される。

急落の要因:

  • 2025年の高水準の漁獲量

  • 冷蔵在庫の積み上がり

  • 国際需要の調整

  • 輸出業者間の競争激化

南西大西洋

Illex argentinus(アルゼンチンイカ)

  • 最高値:174.21ポイント2025年5月9日

  • 2026年2月13日時点:159.42ポイント

  • 累計下落率:−8.49%

Illex argentinusアルゼンチンおよびフォークランド諸島周辺海域で漁獲され、現在のところ最も下落幅が小さい。

ただし、この相対的安定性は慎重に解釈する必要がある。南西大西洋の漁期は第1四半期に開始されるため、漁獲量はまだピークに達していない。

価格形成において漁獲量は決定的要素であり、今後数週間で水揚げが増加すれば、さらなる下落圧力が生じる可能性がある。

2026年5月から6月は以下を評価する上で重要:

  • 実際の漁期総漁獲量

  • 資源の品質および平均サイズ

  • 国際市場の吸収能力

  • 在庫水準

北西太平洋

Todarodes pacificus(スルメイカ)

  • 最高値:227.96ポイント2024年10月25日

  • 2026年2月13日時点:194.41ポイント

  • 累計下落率:−14.72%

Todarodes pacificus日本、韓国、中国近海で漁獲され、地域消費において重要な種である。

下落要因:

  • 国内消費の調整

  • 地域内競争の激化

  • 海洋環境への感受性

インド洋

Uroteuthis duvaucelii(インドイカ/Loligo duvauceli)

  • 最高値:278.17ポイント2025年7月11日

  • 2026年2月13日時点:178.00ポイント

  • 累計下落率:−36.01%

Uroteuthis duvauceliiインド、オマーン、パキスタン周辺を含むインド洋西部で漁獲され、最大の下落率を記録。

要因:

  • 一時的な供給過剰

  • 輸入業者からの発注減少

  • 長期契約の調整

  • 低価格種との競争

市場概況および2026年の見通し

中国の遠洋イカ市場は**−8.49%から−36.01%**の下落を記録。

最も影響を受けた地域:

  • インド洋(−36.01%)

  • 南東太平洋(−35.29%)

現時点で**南西大西洋(−8.49%)**が最も安定しているが、漁期進行に伴い変動の可能性がある。

今後の焦点:

  • 各地域の最終漁獲量

  • エルニーニョ/ラニーニャの影響

  • 中国国内在庫

  • アジア・欧州需要

  • 物流・エネルギー・金融コスト


🇨🇳 简体中文版(Simplified Chinese Translation)

中国鱿鱼价格指数最高暴跌36%

舟山鱿鱼价格指数确认截至2026年2月13日四大远洋海区全面下跌,市场受供给增加与国际需求调整影响

中国远洋鱿鱼市场正处于明显调整阶段。根据浙江舟山农产品国际贸易有限公司的数据,截至2026年2月13日,月度价格指数在四大主要供应海域均出现显著下降。

鱿鱼价格指数基于主要国内渔业企业及舟山水产品交易中心的实际成交价格编制。该中心是亚洲最重要的水产贸易枢纽之一。

指数划分为四大海区——东南太平洋、西南大西洋、西北太平洋、印度洋——并按不同规格分类,准确反映中国远洋鱿鱼市场走势。

以下为各海区及物种详情:

东南太平洋

Dosidicus gigas(巨型鱿鱼)

  • 最高点:339.33点2025年3月28日

  • 2026年2月13日219.59点

  • 累计跌幅:−35.29%

主要捕捞于秘鲁和厄瓜多尔沿海,是中国加工行业重要原料。

下跌原因:

  • 2025年高捕捞量

  • 冷库库存增加

  • 国际需求调整

  • 出口竞争加剧

西南大西洋

Illex argentinus(阿根廷鱿鱼)

  • 最高点:174.21点2025年5月9日

  • 2026年2月13日159.42点

  • 累计跌幅:−8.49%

捕捞于阿根廷及马尔维纳斯群岛附近海域,目前跌幅最小。

但需谨慎解读。西南大西洋捕捞季刚刚开始,产量尚未达到高峰。

预计2026年5月至6月将成为关键观察期:

  • 季度总捕捞量

  • 规格与质量

  • 国际市场吸收能力

  • 库存变化

西北太平洋

Todarodes pacificus(日本常见鱿鱼)

  • 最高点:227.96点2024年10月25日

  • 2026年2月13日194.41点

  • 累计跌幅:−14.72%

捕捞于日本、韩国、中国海域。

下跌因素:

  • 国内消费调整

  • 区域竞争

  • 海洋环境影响

印度洋

Uroteuthis duvaucelii(杜氏枪乌贼)

  • 最高点:278.17点2025年7月11日

  • 2026年2月13日178.00点

  • 累计跌幅:−36.01%

捕捞于印度、阿曼、巴基斯坦印度洋西部海域,为跌幅最大区域。

原因包括:

  • 阶段性供过于求

  • 进口订单减少

  • 长期合同调整

  • 低价物种竞争

市场展望2026

整体跌幅在**−8.49%至−36.01%**之间。

跌幅最大区域:

  • 印度洋(−36.01%)

  • 东南太平洋(−35.29%)

未来走势取决于:

  • 最终捕捞量

  • 厄尔尼诺/拉尼娜影响

  • 中国库存水平

  • 亚洲及欧洲需求

  • 物流与能源成本

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