Export Squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs from Pakistan to Japan
Japan imported US$1.08B of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs (HS 0307) in 2025. India supplied US$12.7M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$140K, a gap of US$12.6M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.
That gap matters: buyers in Japan already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Japan rates 73 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 10th of 43 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs with Japan as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 73/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.14M
- From India (2025)
- US$12.72M
- Market size
- US$1078.13M
- Check before you export
- Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.
How much squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs does Japan import?
Japan imported US$1.08B of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs (HS 0307) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$140K of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Japan in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs?
India leads: US$12.7M against Pakistan's US$140K in 2025, a gap of US$12.6M.
How can I start exporting squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Japan?
Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.