Cephalopods are Morocco's premium export strength alongside canned sardine, led by demand from Spain, Italy and Japan.
Octopus is trap- and trawl-caught off Dakhla, Agadir and Laâyoune, cleaned and graded T2 to T7, and packed as IQF flower pack or block. Cuttlefish and squid follow the same cold chain in tubes, rings and tentacles.
| Species | Presentation / form | Sizing / grading | Packaging | HS code | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common octopus / PoulpeOctopus vulgaris | Whole cleaned, tentacles, rings, tube or IQF flower pack | T2 (>4 kg), T3 (2–4 kg), T4 (1.5–2 kg), T5 (1–1.5 kg), T6 (0.5–1 kg), T7 (<0.5 kg) | 10 kg carton, IQF flower pack or block; retail vacuum packs on request | 0307.51 / 0307.59 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
| Common cuttlefish / SeicheSepia officinalis | Whole cleaned, tubes or fillets | 10/20, 20/40, 40/60, 60/100 pcs/kg | 10 kg carton, IQF or block-frozen | 0307.43 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
| European squid / CalamarLoligo vulgaris | Whole cleaned, tubes, rings or tentacles | U/10, 10/20, 20/40 pcs/kg | 10 kg carton, IQF | 0307.43 | 18–24 months at -18°C |
Seasonal availability
Availability windows are typical patterns and can shift with quotas and biological rest periods. Contact us for current landings and quota status.
- Main availability window
- Year-round availability
- Peak season
- Two seasonal openings
| Species | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|
Octopus Octopus vulgaris | |
Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis | |
Squid Loligo vulgaris |
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