Export Squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs from Pakistan to Netherlands
Pakistan did not report any exports of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs (HS 0307) to Netherlands in 2025, while India sold US$5.3M there. Netherlands's total imports of the product were US$207M in 2025.
This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Netherlands grew 42% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Netherlands rates 63 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 12th of 43 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Netherlands before sending samples, then list squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs with Netherlands as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 63/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$5.25M
- Market size
- US$207.04M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs does Netherlands import?
Netherlands imported US$207M of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs (HS 0307) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Netherlands?
Pakistan reported no exports of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Netherlands in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Netherlands for squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs?
India leads: US$5.3M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$5.3M.
How can I start exporting squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Netherlands?
Confirm your HS code, check Netherlands's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Netherlands as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Netherlands Global Trade profile explain the next steps.