In 9 months of 2022, the export of squid and octopus to the Japan market reached over 197 million USD. Import demand for processed squid and octopus products tends to increase sharply. The Covid-19 epidemic has not ended yet, so it still has an impact on the demand for squid and octopus in the world.

Japan and China are still the leading import markets for squid, while South Korea and Japan are the two largest importers of Vietnamese octopus.

So, How to export squid, octopus from Vietnam Japan?

1. Nutritional value of Squid, Octopus

About 85 grams of octopus will provide:

Calories: 139

Protein: 25g / 51% DV

Fat: 1.8g / 3% DV

Vitamin B12: 30.6mcg / 510% DV

Selenium: 76.2mcg / 109% DV

Iron: 8.1mg / 45% DV

Copper: 0.6mg / 31% DV

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg / 28% DV

Octopus meat contains substances such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins and some omega-3 fatty acids. These substances help the body have the ability for resistance better, good for the digestive system, boost metabolism, treatment of arrhythmias, treatment of anemia, slow digestion, good for eyes, making medicine…

 

2. Main import markets of Vietnam’s Squid, and Octopus

 Regarding the export market, Korea is still the largest import market, accounting for 35% of the total export value of squid and octopus of Vietnam. Enjoying the 0% tariff preference has helped Vietnam’s fresh/live and frozen octopus to the Korean market increase rapidlly. Korea mainly imports from Vietnam dried peeled squid products, frozen processed squid, and frozen sushi squid. , cleaned frozen cuttlefish fillet, cleaned frozen whole cuttlefish, frozen pinecone cut squid…

The second is the Japanese market, accounting for 23%; Third, China accounts for 10% but has a high growth rate of 129%.

Exports to the US, Spain, France and Israel also increased strongly, recording a growth of 73%, 209%, 95% and 174% respectively.

In the first quarter of the year, the largest exporters of squid and octopus products include Hop Tan Seafood Import-Export JSC, Kien Cuong Seafood Processing and Import-Export Joint Stock Company, Mai Linh Co., Ltd., Phu Co., Ltd. Precious…

 

3.HS code for Squid, and Octopus

Squid and octopus of hs code of set 03, specifically as follows:

0307 – Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption.

 

4. Documentation for exporting Squid, and Octopus

Procedures for exporting Squid, and Octopus include the following steps:

Step 1: Check exported seafood products

Step 2: Determine the HS code of seafood

Step 3: Register for animal quarantine

Step 4: Do customs procedures at the border gate/port/airport

Necessary documents for customs declaration include:

• Invoice (Invoice)
• Packing list (Packing list)
• Certificate of Origin (CO)
• Quarantine Certificate (HC)
• Weighing sheet
• Customs declaration

 

5. Delivery method from Vietnam to Japan?

BY AIR

This is the fastest option, with transit times as short as 1-2 days. It will be the best option for urgent cargo, cargo with small volume of requires special condition for delivery. However, the cost is much expensive than sea service and airline require restrict about dimension of package of the cargo:

SM Global provides air service from Vietnam to US/ EU/JAPAN/KOREA/TAIWAN/CHINA for all routes such as below:

• HAN/ SGN – KIX (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Kansai International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – NRT (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Narita International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – HND (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Tokyo International Airport)
• HAN/ SGN – ITM (Noibai / Tan Son Nhat – Osaka International Airport)

 

BY SEA

Regarding to Sea freight, transit times for ocean freight will depend on your destination. It takes about 8-9 days.

Main sea ports in Vietnam

• Port Name: Ho Chi Minh City – Port code: VNSGN
• Port Name: Haiphong- Port code: VNHPH
• Port Name: Danang- Port code: VNDAD

Main sea ports in JAPAN

• Port Name: Tokyo- Port code: JP TYO
• Port Name: Kobe- Port code: JP UKB
• Port Name: Osaka- Port code: JP OSA
• Port Name: Nagoya- Port code: JP NGO

 

6 .Why choose SM Vietnam Global Logistics for delivery cargo

SM Global Logistics has many years experience for exporting shipment

SM Global Logistics is known as one of the leading freight forwarding companies in Vietnam, providing ocean freight, air freight for export- import cargo service, customs clearance and local trucking. We can handle all term, include DDP until final destination. Until now, we have 4 branches in Vietnam and the network of agents all over the world to ensure handling shipment for many routes and types of commodity.

SMG get our own trucking team with a big volume of truck and we are able to arrange special vehicle for all kinds of cargo. Besides, we have contract with many line: ONE, Wanhai, EMC, Yangming, Cosco…so SM Global confidents with the competitive rate, even if arrange a huge of space.

SM Global Logistics always brings the best customer service, ready for 24/7

We are always ready to answer, solve problems that related to shipment in order to provide the best service. With the spirit of international working, we not only work according to the Vietnamese time zone, but also have someone on duty to ensure that we do not miss any of our customers’ needs. We believe, good service will be what keeps customers more than anything.

SM Global’s strength is exporting cargo from Vietnam to Japan

We had experience in handling Japan shipments accounting for around 22% total volume cargo (data 2021), with a big volume, we got competitive ocean freight and other service also.

• The main commodity: garment, seafood, furniture, agricultural goods, iron and steel…
• Volume per month: From 50- 70 containers (20 DC & 40HC)
• Port of loading: Ho Chi Minh port, Hai Phong port, Da Nang Port, Qui Nhon port
• Port of discharge: Tokyo, Kobe, Nagoya, Osaka