Export Squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs from Pakistan to Vietnam
Vietnam imported US$340M of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs (HS 0307) in 2023. India supplied US$70.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$5.4M, a gap of US$64.8M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.6%.
That gap matters: buyers in Vietnam already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Vietnam grew 46% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Vietnam rates 78 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 6th 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 Vietnam as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 78/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$5.44M
- From India (2025)
- US$70.22M
- Market size
- US$340.31M
- Check before you export
- Vietnam last reported full import statistics for 2023, so market sizes use that year.
How much squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs does Vietnam import?
Vietnam imported US$340M of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs (HS 0307) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Vietnam?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$5.4M of squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Vietnam in 2025, 1.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Vietnam for squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs?
India leads: US$70.2M against Pakistan's US$5.4M in 2025, a gap of US$64.8M.
How can I start exporting squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs to Vietnam?
Confirm your HS code, check Vietnam's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Vietnam as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Vietnam Global Trade profile explain the next steps.