Fresh salmon meat trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fresh salmon meat was worth $129.2 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 670% since 2017, and down 28% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $178.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $110.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $56.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 1.8K t |
Top fresh salmon meat exporting countries
Norway is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Chile. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 49 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $87.8M | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 6.9% |
| Chile | $6.8M | 5.3% |
| Iceland | $4.7M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $4.6M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 3.2% |
| Latvia | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| France | $1.3M | 1% |
| Sweden | $908K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $692K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (77%), Switzerland (5%) and Germany (3%). 75 countries imported it, and the top three take 85% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99.6M | 77% |
| Switzerland | $6.5M | 5% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| Latvia | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Estonia | $992K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $974K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $820K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $729K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $628K | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $16.95 per kg and Latvia $3.66 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0304.52: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, salmonidae. HS 0304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fresh salmon meat?
Norway exported $87.8 million in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and Chile (5%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fresh salmon meat?
The United States imported $99.6 million in 2024, 77% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (5%) and Germany (3%). The top three importers together take 85%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fresh salmon meat?
It was worth $129.2 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 670% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $178.7 million. 49 countries reported exports and 75 reported imports.
What is the average price of fresh salmon meat per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $16.95 per kg and Latvia $3.66 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for fresh salmon meat?
The HS code for fresh salmon meat is subheading 0304.52, in chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0304 page.
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