In the 2000 season, Illex production in the South West Atlantic was less than foreseen. Markets are experiencing a shortage of supply, after a year of over-supply and very low prices. Prices of squid are likely to increase strongly. Octopus supply was very strong, especially of Moroccan origin. Although demand and consumption of octopus expanded in Japan, price improvements are unlikely to occur in the coming months.
Cuttlefish is in short supply, and prices are forecast to increase.