Tanzania
octopus.
Whole octopus from Tanzania’s reef and shallow-water grounds — a coastal staple prized by hotel kitchens and international buyers. Supplied whole, fresh on ice or frozen, graded by weight and sold by the kilo.
Overview
Octopus is one of Tanzania’s best-known coastal catches and a natural export line. We handle whole octopus, graded by weight and sold by the kilo, fresh on ice or frozen. It suits both the hospitality trade and buyers in markets where octopus is a menu staple.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our octopus comes from reef and shallow-water grounds around Zanzibar and along the Tanzanian coast, much of it from artisanal fishers. As with all our seafood, weight grades and availability track the season and the catch.
Ordering octopus from Samaki Direct
Send your order on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form at least two days before you need it, with the quantity in kilos and the size or grade you want. We confirm availability and the price per kilo for that order, then deliver in Dar es Salaam on the agreed day. It is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh on ice or frozen. Zanzibar, upcountry and export orders are possible on request; upcountry and export transport and clearing are at the buyer’s cost, and Zanzibar follows the Zanzibar price list.
TZS 12,500 per kg
Octopus, ndogo ndogo. Octopus, 500 grams TZS 14,500, Octopus, 1 kg TZS 16,000, Octopus, raw TZS 16,500, Octopus, finger packed TZS 18,500, Octopus, flower TZS 23,500.
Updated 31 Oct 2026. Mainland (Dar es Salaam) prices. Zanzibar prices include delivery and clearing to your door: see our Zanzibar price list. Guide prices are per kg and start from the lowest line. Prices move with the catch and the size; we confirm today’s price when you order.
Mainland price list (PDF) Zanzibar price list (PDF)Formats & grading
Sold whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned, on an unbroken cold chain. Availability follows the season and the catch; order two days ahead.
- 01Fresh, wholeOn ice for hotels and restaurants within the cold-chain window.
- 02Frozen, wholeWhole frozen octopus for distribution and export.
- 03Sold by the kiloWhole octopus, priced per kg; prices follow the catch.
- 04Weight-gradedSorted into weight grades to match your buyer’s spec.
Order octopus on WhatsApp
Choose what you need and we write the WhatsApp message for you. We reply with today's price and availability — nothing is ordered until you confirm.
Buyer applications
Hotels & resorts
Grilled, braised or in salads — weight-graded for the kitchen.
Restaurants
Consistent weight grading for reliable plating.
Wholesale
Frozen whole octopus for regional distribution.
Export
Graded, packed and documented for international buyers.
Request octopus supply
Tell us the product, quantity, format and destination, and our team will reply with availability and next steps. WhatsApp is the fastest route.
Direct: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
How is octopus graded?+
Octopus is graded by weight. We sort to the weight bands your kitchen or buyer needs and confirm what’s available against the current catch.
Is the octopus cleaned?+
It can be. Octopus is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, graded by weight and priced by the kilo, fresh on ice or frozen.
Fresh or frozen octopus for export?+
Export octopus generally moves frozen for shelf life and logistics. Fresh whole octopus suits hotels and restaurants near the cold chain.
Where is your octopus sourced?+
From reef and shallow-water grounds around Zanzibar and the Tanzanian coast, largely through artisanal fishers.
What is “pweza”?+
Pweza is the Swahili name for octopus: the same reef octopus, sourced from Tanzania’s coast and Zanzibar.
How far ahead should I order octopus?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store octopus on arrival?+
Keep it on ice or chilled at 0–4 °C and use it within a day or two, or freeze it straight away. Frozen seafood should stay frozen until it goes into the kitchen.
Buying guides: How to Source Seafood From Tanzania · Fresh vs Frozen Seafood for Hotels · Tanzania Seafood Exporter: A Guide for International Buyers · Swahili Names of Fish & Seafood · All seafood guides
Talk to us about octopus
Message us on WhatsAppHotels, restaurants, distributors and international buyers — reach us for availability, formats and pricing.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +255 756 511 232
- [email protected]
- Origin
- Tanzania — Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar