Smoked trout trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in smoked trout was worth $336.3 million in 2024, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $336.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $338.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $283.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $296.7M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $296.0M | 21.3K t |
| 2019 | $311.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $307.3M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $276.3M | 20.3K t |
Top smoked trout exporting countries
Poland is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Denmark and Germany. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 70 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $81.0M | 24% |
| Denmark | $55.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $44.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $43.5M | 13% |
| Norway | $39.0M | 12% |
| Austria | $13.3M | 4% |
| China | $11.6M | 3.5% |
| Chile | $9.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 1.2% |
| Estonia | $3.2M | 1% |
| Ukraine | $3.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (39%), Canada (10%) and France (7%). 113 countries imported it, and the top three take 56% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $132.5M | 39% |
| Canada | $34.3M | 10% |
| France | $22.8M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $21.8M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $18.2M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $15.4M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $10.9M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $10.8M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $8.0M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $7.4M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $5.6M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $18.54 per kg and Turkey $11.32 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 0305.43: Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal. HS 0305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most smoked trout?
Poland exported $81.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Denmark (17%) and Germany (13%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most smoked trout?
Germany imported $132.5 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of Canada (10%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in smoked trout?
It was worth $336.3 million in 2024, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $338.7 million. 70 countries reported exports and 113 reported imports.
What is the average price of smoked trout per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $18.54 per kg and Turkey $11.32 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 smoked trout?
The HS code for smoked trout is subheading 0305.43, 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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