Salted cod trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in salted cod was worth $378.3 million in 2024, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 43% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $378.3M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $478.4M | 57.9K t |
| 2022 | $449.2M | 57.7K t |
| 2021 | $472.3M | 71.1K t |
| 2020 | $488.0M | 72.3K t |
| 2019 | $561.5M | 79.7K t |
| 2018 | $598.0M | 88.6K t |
| 2017 | $658.4M | 110.3K t |
Top salted cod exporting countries
Norway is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Iceland and Sweden. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 42 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $76.5M | 20% |
| Iceland | $58.0M | 15% |
| Sweden | $46.0M | 12% |
| Denmark | $44.5M | 12% |
| Russia | $30.3M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $25.3M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $21.9M | 5.8% |
| China | $15.4M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $15.1M | 4% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $10.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Portugal (28%), Spain (24%) and Sweden (14%). 78 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $107.1M | 28% |
| Spain | $92.0M | 24% |
| Sweden | $51.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $45.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $17.6M | 4.6% |
| Greece | $15.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $13.8M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $8.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $7.0M | 1.8% |
| Croatia | $5.7M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $8.80 per kg and China $5.62 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 0305.62: Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). HS 0305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most salted cod?
Norway exported $76.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Iceland (15%) and Sweden (12%). In all, 42 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most salted cod?
Portugal imported $107.1 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Spain (24%) and Sweden (14%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in salted cod?
It was worth $378.3 million in 2024, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $658.4 million. 42 countries reported exports and 78 reported imports.
What is the average price of salted cod per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $8.80 per kg and China $5.62 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 salted cod?
The HS code for salted cod is subheading 0305.62, 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 0305 page.
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