Frozen Atlantic salmon imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported frozen atlantic salmon worth $18.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports frozen atlantic salmon from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $17.7M | 97% |
| Chile | $337K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $234K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.92 per kg, close to the world average of $7.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt frozen atlantic salmon imports (HS 0303.13): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0303.13: Fish: frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen atlantic salmon imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported frozen atlantic salmon worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen atlantic salmon to Egypt?
Norway was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by Chile (2%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen atlantic salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.92 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $7.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen atlantic salmon to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen atlantic salmon?
The HS code for frozen atlantic salmon is subheading 0303.13. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
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