Fresh Atlantic salmon exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fresh atlantic salmon worth $1.06 billion (100.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 77 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.06B | 100.4K t |
| 2023 | $749.9M | 66.3K t |
| 2022 | $677.6M | 71.1K t |
| 2021 | $851.8M | 98.6K t |
| 2020 | $564.3M | 71.8K t |
| 2019 | $749.3M | 82.2K t |
| 2018 | $656.9M | 66.2K t |
| 2017 | $715.1M | 75.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fresh atlantic salmon to
France alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $600.0M | 57% |
| United States | $243.6M | 23% |
| China | $94.0M | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $32.6M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $18.7M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $16.7M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $6.6M | 0.6% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.54 per kg, close to the world average of $9.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh Atlantic salmon imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $607.9 million of fresh atlantic salmon in 2024 (68.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 166 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $456.6M | 75% |
| Denmark | $136.6M | 23% |
| Iceland | $11.7M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $192K | 0% |
| France | $114K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 0% |
| Germany | $50K | 0% |
| Poland | $45K | 0% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh atlantic salmon exports (HS 0302.14): 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 0302.14: Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh atlantic salmon exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fresh atlantic salmon worth $1.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 77 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh atlantic salmon from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($600.0 million), followed by the United States (23%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh atlantic salmon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.54 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh atlantic salmon from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $715.1 million in 2017 to $1.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $752.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fresh atlantic salmon?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $607.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Denmark and Iceland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $449.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh atlantic salmon?
The HS code for fresh atlantic salmon is subheading 0302.14. 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 0302 page.
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