Tanzania
squid.
Squid — ngisi — from Tanzania’s coastal waters, supplied whole, fresh on ice or frozen, and sold by the kilo. A dependable, high-turnover line for hotels, restaurants, distributors and export buyers.
Overview
Squid — known locally as ngisi — is a high-turnover line that works as hard on a hotel buffet as it does on an export pack. We supply it whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh where the cold chain allows and frozen for distribution and export.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our squid is sourced from Tanzania’s coastal waters. Sizing and availability follow the season and the catch, and we grade each order to the sizes you need.
Ordering squid / calamari 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.
Squid is sold whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned, and graded by size; cleaned whole squid also comes in frozen 500 g packs, and tubes and rings are on the price list. Smaller squid suit quick frying; larger squid suit grilling and stuffing. Frozen whole squid is the steadier option for menus that need it every week.
TZS 18,500 per kg
Squid, raw. Squid, packed clean TZS 23,000, Squid, tube TZS 25,000, Squid, ring TZS 27,000.
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.
- 01WholeWhole squid, fresh on ice or frozen.
- 02Cleaned and packedCleaned whole squid in frozen 500 g packs.
- 03Tubes and ringsSquid tubes and rings, priced per kg.
- 04Graded by sizeSorted to the sizes your kitchen or buyer orders.
- 05Sold by the kiloPriced per kg; prices follow the catch.
- 06Frozen (IQF or block)For distribution and export.
Order squid / calamari 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
Buffets and à la carte — whole squid, graded by size.
Restaurants
Consistent sizing for calamari dishes.
Wholesale
Frozen packs for regional distribution.
Export
Frozen whole, packed and documented for international buyers.
Request squid / calamari 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
Do you supply calamari rings or tubes?+
Yes. Squid tubes and rings are on the price list, alongside whole squid, as landed or cleaned, graded by size and priced by the kilo, fresh on ice or frozen. Cleaned whole squid also comes in frozen 500 g packs.
Fresh or frozen squid?+
Fresh on ice for nearby kitchens; frozen (IQF or block) for distribution and export. We advise based on your destination.
What is “ngisi”?+
Ngisi is the Swahili name for squid — the same product, sourced from Tanzania’s coastal waters.
How far ahead should I order squid / calamari?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store squid / calamari 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 squid / calamari
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