Macroeconomic context
Average prices for marine fuel in December 2025 ranged between 0,50 and 0,65 EUR/litre in ports in France, Italy, Spain and the UK. Prices decreased by an average of about 8,8% compared with the previous month and by an average of 13,9% compared with the same month in 2024.
First sales in Europe
The overall value of first sales in the period January - October in 2025 was 3,4 billion euros, a 4% increase compared to 2024, and a stable value compared to 2023. Overall volume was 1,8 million tonnes, a 3% decrease compared to 2024, and an 11% decrease compared to 2023. In 2025, first-sales value of “Cephalopods” totalled 259,7 million euros, a 7% increase compared to 2024. Octopus (+34%) was the main commercial species driving the growth in first-sales value, while squid and cuttlefish were the main species (-17% and -8%) driving the decrease in first-sales volume.
Extra-EU imports
Extra-EU imports of cephalopods in the period from January to October 2025 accounted for a total value of 2,9 million euros and a total volume of 475.604 tonnes. Compared to the same period in 2024, the value increased by 21% and the volume increased by 8%.
Consumption
Between November 2022 and October 2025, household consumption of cephalopods was monitored in ten Member States: Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden. During this period, consumption volumes and prices showed a downward trend in volume and slightly upward trend in price.
The most recent consumption data can be accessed on the dashboard household consumption of fresh products.