Frozen Squid & Octopus
From Indonesian waters, in the form you specify.
Frozen squid and octopus for importers, distributors, wholesalers, HORECA, central kitchens, frozen food retail, and processors. Size, processing, glazing, and packing follow the buyer specification.
- 10Forms
- Squid and octopus products
- 0–10%
- Glazing, or to buyer spec
- −18°C
- Maximum storage temperature
- 18–24Months
- Typical shelf life
About the Division
A coordinated supply chain, not a one-off purchase.
Our supply is built through raw material sources, processing partners, cold storage, and logistics. Specifications are confirmed before production or procurement, so what arrives matches what you ordered.
Open to trial orders as well as regular supply contracts.
- Flexible specificationSize, processing, glazing, packing, and private label can be discussed.
- Export supportCommercial documents and shipment coordination.
- Quality focusFreshness, grading, weight, packing, and frozen temperature are controlled.
- Cold chainFrozen handling and reefer shipment suited to the product.
Frozen Squid
Five forms, from whole round to ready-to-cook.
Species confirmed per lot
Widely used in food service, retail, seafood wholesale, restaurants, frozen food manufacturing, and further processing.
| Product | Processing | Size / grade | Freezing | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Round Squid | Whole, uncleaned | 100–200 · 200–300 · 300–500 · 500 g up | IQF / Block | 10 kg/ctn |
| Whole Cleaned Squid | Cleaned whole body | 200–300 · 300–500 · 500 g up | IQF | 10 kg/ctn |
| Squid Tube | Head & tentacles removed, cleaned tube | U5 · U10 · U20 or custom | IQF | 5–10 kg/ctn |
| Squid Ring | Cleaned tube cut into rings | Custom diameter & thickness | IQF | 5–10 kg/ctn |
| Squid Tentacles | Separated tentacles, cleaned | Mixed / graded | IQF / Block | 10 kg/ctn |
What we check
- Natural, species-appropriate colour and appearance
- No abnormal odour
- Firm texture after thawing
- Consistent grading within agreed tolerance
- Clean export packing and readable labels
- Frozen temperature held through storage and shipment
Frozen Octopus
From baby octopus to large whole octopus.
Octopus spp., species confirmed per lot
Supplied to importers and seafood wholesalers, restaurants, sushi and grill concepts, retail, and the processing industry.
| Product | Size / grade | Processing | Freezing | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Round Octopus | 500 g–1 kg/pc | Whole round, frozen | IQF / Block | 10–15 kg/ctn |
| Whole Cleaned Octopus | 1–2 kg · 2–3 kg · 3 kg up | Cleaned / gutted, ball or flower type | IQF | 10–15 kg/ctn |
| Baby Octopus | 20/40 · 40/60 or custom | Whole cleaned baby octopus | IQF | 6 × 1.8–2 kg/ctn |
| Octopus Tentacles | Graded / custom | Separated tentacles, raw frozen | IQF / IVP | 10 kg/ctn |
| Octopus Cut Portion | Custom cut | Cleaned cut portion, for further processing | IQF | 5–10 kg/ctn |
Larger cleaned octopus and value-added tentacles usually command higher prices than whole round raw material.
Standard Specification
Applies to squid and octopus.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Condition | Frozen, food grade, fit for human consumption; raw unless otherwise stated |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Freezing | IQF, Block, or IVP depending on product |
| Glazing | 0–10% or to buyer specification |
| Storage | −18°C or below |
| Shelf life | Typically 18–24 months, subject to processor specification |
| Packing | Food-grade inner bag + export master carton |
| Label | Product name, size, net weight, production & expiry date, origin, and buyer mark |
| Private label | Available, subject to MOQ and processor capability |
Processing & packing options
Processing
- Whole round
- Whole cleaned
- Gutted
- Headless
- Skin-on / skinless
- Tube
- Ring
- Tentacles
- Cut portion
- Flower type
- IQF
- Block frozen
- IVP
Packing
- Individual PE bag
- 1 kg inner bag
- 1.8–2 kg inner bag
- Vacuum bag
- Bulk pack
- 5 kg master carton
- 10 kg
- 12 kg
- 15 kg
- Custom carton size
Send us your target specification sheet. We align product form, size or count, net weight, glazing, inner pack, master carton, labelling, and palletisation with processing capability and destination regulations.
Quality Control & Cold Chain
Eight control points, from raw material to vessel.
Frozen seafood quality depends on raw material freshness, processing hygiene, freezing performance, packaging integrity, and temperature control.
- 01Raw materialFreshness, species, visual condition, and size are checked.
- 02ProcessingCleaning and cutting to the agreed product form.
- 03GradingSize and count grouped to buyer specification.
- 04FreezingIQF or block freezing chosen to suit the product.
- 05PackingNet weight, inner pack, master carton, and label are verified.
- 06Cold storageFrozen product held at −18°C or below.
- 07StuffingReefer container preparation and loading coordinated.
- 08ShipmentDocuments and cargo movement coordinated to destination.
Quality parameters
- Freshness and natural appearance
- No abnormal odour
- Product cleanliness
- Size consistency
- Accurate net weight
- Agreed glazing percentage
- Packaging integrity
- Correct labelling
- Frozen temperature control
- Photo / video inspection when required
Health, sanitary, origin, and other regulatory documents depend on the product, processor approval, destination country, and applicable import rules. The final list is confirmed before the order is locked.
Commercial & Export Terms
A framework from enquiry to shipment.
| Item | General term |
|---|---|
| Price basis | FOB Indonesia unless stated otherwise |
| Loading port | Tanjung Priok / Surabaya, or another agreed Indonesian port |
| MOQ | Negotiable; depends on product and processing |
| Container | 20 ft / 40 ft reefer according to shipment plan |
| Payment | Agreed in the formal quotation / sales contract |
| Price validity | 7 days, due to seafood raw material volatility |
| Preparation | Subject to raw material availability and final specification |
| Inspection | Buyer or third-party inspection can be discussed |
| Documents | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, and supporting export documents as applicable |
How to order
- 01Send your product enquiry and destination port.
- 02Confirm species/product form, size, glazing, packing, and quantity.
- 03Receive a formal quotation with Incoterm and validity.
- 04Confirm sample, photo, video, or specification if required.
- 05Sign the Sales Contract / Purchase Order.
- 06Production or cargo preparation and quality checks.
- 07Stuffing, shipment, and export documentation.
Request a Quote
Tell us your specification.
Prices follow season, species, size mix, glazing, packing, volume, loading port, and destination. The more complete the details, the faster and more accurate the quotation.
- 1Product and species
- 2Processing form
- 3Size or count
- 4Glazing and net weight
- 5Inner packing and master carton
- 6Quantity
- 7Destination port and Incoterm
- 8Required documents
Frequently Asked
What buyers ask most.
Why are prices not listed?
Squid and octopus prices move with the season and raw material availability, so our quotations are typically valid for 7 days. Send us your specification and we will give you a current FOB price.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Negotiable, depending on product and processing. We are open to trial orders before a regular supply contract.
Can we see the product before shipment?
Yes. We support photo and video inspection, and buyer or third-party inspection can be discussed.
Can we use our own label?
Private label is available, subject to MOQ and processor capability.
Which port do you ship from?
Usually Tanjung Priok or Surabaya. Other Indonesian ports can be agreed in the quotation.