Dried salted cod imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.0 million of dried salted cod in 2024 (190 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 318 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 414 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 323 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dried salted cod from
Norway alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.6M | 54% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 40% |
| Spain | $72K | 2.4% |
| France | $37K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.9% |
| Iceland | $20K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.2% |
| Greenland | $6K | 0.2% |
| Russia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.83 per kg, 35% above the world average of $11.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried salted cod exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million of dried salted cod in 2024 (308 tonnes). Most of it went to France (43%), Canada (26%), Portugal (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $856K | 44% |
| Canada | $515K | 26% |
| Portugal | $501K | 26% |
| Denmark | $71K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Montserrat | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dried salted cod imports (HS 0305.51): 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 0305.51: Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus).
Common questions
What is the value of dried salted cod imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dried salted cod worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried salted cod to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Portugal (40%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried salted cod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.83 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $11.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried salted cod to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2017 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dried salted cod?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Canada and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried salted cod?
The HS code for dried salted cod is subheading 0305.51. 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 0305 page.
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