Frozen Atlantic salmon imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen atlantic salmon by South Africa reached $4.9 million in 2024 (595 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.4 million.
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 | $4.9M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 905 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen atlantic salmon from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $4.9M | 100% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 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 South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen atlantic salmon worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 595 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen atlantic salmon to South Africa?
Norway was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Namibia (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen atlantic salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, 17% 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 South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 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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