U.S. imports of octopus, prepared or preserved (HS 160555) totaled $4.5M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Spain dominates US imports of prepared and preserved octopus, reflecting its deep-rooted tradition of octopus processing and its role as a major re-exporter of Atlantic and Mediterranean catches. Japan and Vietnam are the next most significant suppliers. The heading is subdivided into three 10-digit lines: standard octopus preparations (1605550000), products containing fish meat or prepared meals (1605550500), and all other octopus preparations not elsewhere specified (1605556000). As a processed seafood product, all shipments require FDA admissibility review; importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered with FDA and that labeling meets US requirements before shipment.
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Spain has a long-established octopus processing industry and sources raw material from both European and West African fisheries. Its value-added products — including marinated, smoked, and canned formats — are well-suited to US retail and foodservice channels, giving Spanish exporters a consistent competitive advantage.
Octopus preparations that contain fish meat or constitute prepared meals are classified under 1605550500, not under the standard octopus line. Importers should review the full ingredient composition before filing entry to ensure the correct 10-digit line is used.
Imports
$4.5M
from 18 countries · YTD: $17.5M
Exports: $0
Deficit of $4.5M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $4.5M (net importer)
YTD: $17.5M imported (April 2026)
123 shipments/month
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