European squid
Loligo vulgaris
- ESCalamar
- FRCalmar
- ARالحبّار
- Trade nameCalamar
Tender, sweet European squid. It comes up with the cephalopod catch and is sold by mantle length. Available whole round or cleaned, frozen or fresh on ice, mainly for Spain and Italy.
Graded and packed to your order.
- Grades
- GG ≥ 36G 31–35M 26–30P 21–252P 16–20 cm (mantle)
- Presentation
- Whole round · whole cleaned
- Frozen / packing
- IQF · block · fresh on ice
- Available as
- Frozen · Fresh
- Origin
- Mauritania · FAO area 34 (Eastern Central Atlantic)
- Trade name
- Calamar
Typical grades · packed to your specification. Volumes and seasons vary; ask us for current availability.
Buying squid from Mauritania.
- Grades
- Squid is graded by mantle length: GG 36 cm and more, G 31–35, M 26–30, P 21–25 and 2P 16–20 cm. Write the length limits in your contract.
- Net weight & glaze
- You set the maximum glaze in your contract. Before loading we deglaze samples and weigh the net product, and we measure mantle lengths.
- Seasons
- Squid comes up with the cephalopod catch and closes at the same time: twice a year, about May to mid-July and mid-October to mid-December. The autumn 2026 closure starts on 10 October.
- How you buy
- Frozen squid is exported through the SMCP and paid by irrevocable, confirmed letter of credit at sight. The SMCP publishes FOB reference prices per grade – we tell you the current price for yours.
- Shipping & documents
- In 40′ reefer containers at −18 °C or colder. Sales contract (SMCP), health certificate (ONISPA), certificate of origin, EU catch certificate, packing list and bill of lading.
Why is squid graded by length and not by weight?
In the squid trade the mantle length is the usual measure. GG is the largest grade (36 cm and more), 2P the smallest common grade (16–20 cm).
Is this the same as flying squid (pota)?
No. This is European squid (Loligo vulgaris, calamar). Flying squid (Todarodes, pota) is a different species with its own page in our catalogue.
Is fresh squid available?
Yes, fresh on ice as well as frozen. Since 2025, fresh exports are also cleared through the SMCP – we plan the timing with you.
What arrives at your port.
Fadi Hamayda Managing Director
Tell us the grade, presentation, volume and destination port for european squid. We check what the plants can supply this season and come back to you with an offer.
