Quality Product
Consistent quality that meets international specifications. We verify every new supplier with a sample evaluation before placing commercial orders.
SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIP
Partner with First Squid —
Access Global Frozen Squid Buyers
Are you a frozen squid producer, processing plant or fishing company? First Squid is always looking for reliable, quality-driven suppliers to strengthen our global sourcing network.
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Sourcing Origins
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Markets Served
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Species Traded
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Why Supply to First Squid?
First Squid is an active, high-volume frozen squid trader with a growing network of buyers across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. We are always looking to strengthen our supplier base with reliable, quality-driven partners who can deliver consistent product to specification.
Partnering with First Squid means access to a professional trading team that understands your product, your fishery and your season. We do not work with brokers or intermediaries — we build direct, long-term relationships with our suppliers, based on trust, transparency and mutual commercial benefit.
We buy in significant volumes — full containers and above — and we pay on time, every time. Our buyers are serious, established importers and processors who know what they want and have the purchasing power to buy it. When you supply to First Squid, you gain access to that buyer network immediately.
What We Look for in a Supplier
International Certifications
BRC, IFS, HACCP, MSC or equivalent. EU, FDA or relevant export approval for your target markets. We cannot trade product that cannot enter our buyers' markets.
Volume Capacity
Minimum full container loads (FCL). We are looking for suppliers who can deliver consistent volume throughout their season — not occasional spot availability.
Cold Chain Integrity
Full cold chain documentation from vessel to container. Temperature records, production dates, storage certificates. No cold chain gaps.
Competitive Pricing
Market-aligned pricing that allows us to compete for business with our buyers. We work on transparent margins and share market intelligence with our supplier partners.
Reliability
Delivery on time, to specification, every shipment. Our buyers depend on us and we depend on you. Reliability is the foundation of every supplier relationship we build.
Species & Products We Source
Species we buy
- —Loligo Gahi (Falklands/Patagonia)
- —Illex Argentinus (South Atlantic)
- —Dosidicus Gigas (Peru/Chile)
- —Loligo Vulgaris (NE Atlantic/Med)
- —Todarodes Pacificus (North Pacific)
- —Loligo Reynaudii (South Africa)
- —Sepioteuthis Lessoniana (SE Asia)
- —Nototodarus Sloanii (New Zealand)
- —Uroteuthis Duvaucelii (Indian Ocean)
- —Ommastrephes Bartramii (N Pacific)
Cuts & formats we buy
- —Whole Round (all species)
- —Whole Cleaned (skin-on/skin-off)
- —Tubes (IQF & Block Frozen)
- —Rings (IQF & Block Frozen)
- —Baby Squid (IQF)
- —Tentacles (IQF & Block)
- —Flower Cut (IQF)
- —Steaks & Fillets (IQF & Block)
- —Wings / Fins (IQF & Block)
If your species or product is not listed above, contact us anyway. We are always open to evaluating new species and origins that meet our quality standards and our buyers' requirements.
How Our Supplier Onboarding Works
Step 1
Apply
Complete the supplier application form below. Tell us about your company, your products, your species, your certifications and your annual volume capacity.
Step 2
Evaluation
Our team reviews your application within 48 hours. If your profile matches our current sourcing needs, we will request product samples and documentation.
Step 3
Qualification
Sample evaluation and document verification. EU/FDA approval check. Cold chain audit. Once qualified, you are added to our approved supplier network.
Step 4
First Order
We match your product to a buyer requirement and place our first commercial order. Payment terms agreed upfront. Long-term relationship begins.
Supplier Application Form
Complete this form and our sourcing team will contact you within 48 hours.
Prefer to contact us directly?
Send us your product specifications on WhatsApp — we respond within 24 hours.
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Join our global supplier network and gain access to serious frozen squid buyers across 17 markets worldwide.