Loligo Squid

Loligo squid (Loligo chinensis, the Chinese Arrow Squid) from Indonesian waters is a globally traded commodity with buyers from Spain to Japan, Southeast Asia to the Middle East. Indonesia's position as one of the world's top five squid exporting nations is underpinned by the extraordinary biomass of Loligo in the Java Sea, South China Sea, and Arafura Sea — where traditional jigging operations operate year-round.

East Java and the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) region are TaMainco's primary sourcing areas, where squid of optimal size (20/40 to 40/60 count per kg) are harvested using certified jigging vessels that operate under Indonesia's fisheries management framework. The crisp, bright white color and firm texture of Indonesian Loligo — characteristic of cold, nutrient-rich Java Sea water — makes it particularly prized by Japanese and Spanish buyers.

TaMainco offers the full range of Loligo product forms: Whole Round (WR), Whole Cleaned (WC), Mantle Tubes, pre-cut Squid Rings (3–5mm uniform), and separated Tentacles — all processed in our BRC Grade A certified facility in Surabaya. The IQF tunnel freezer achieves -18°C product core temperature within 30 minutes of harvest-to-freeze, preserving the natural flavor, texture, and bright white appearance.

Halal MUI certification covers the complete Loligo processing line, making this product fully export-ready for Middle Eastern markets where clean-label halal seafood is in growing demand. OEM and private label packaging is available with a minimum 2MT per SKU, with custom retail consumer packs available in 500g and 1kg formats.