Fresh salmon fillets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $87.7 million of fresh salmon fillets in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 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 | $87.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $66.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $60.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $69.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $58.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 5.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fresh salmon fillets from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $73.6M | 84% |
| Denmark | $7.6M | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $5.9M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $370K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $129K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $83K | 0.1% |
| France | $44K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $30K | 0% |
| United States | $16K | 0% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.27 per kg, close to the world average of $14.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh salmon fillets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $49.5 million of fresh salmon fillets in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+598% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.4M | 63% |
| France | $7.6M | 15% |
| Poland | $4.3M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $965K | 2% |
| Germany | $482K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $402K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $373K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $228K | 0.5% |
| Barbados | $207K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fresh salmon fillets imports (HS 0304.41): 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 0304.41: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh salmon fillets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fresh salmon fillets worth $87.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh salmon fillets to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($73.6 million), followed by Denmark (9%) and Ireland (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh salmon fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.27 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $14.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh salmon fillets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $87.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $60.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fresh salmon fillets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $49.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $38.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh salmon fillets?
The HS code for fresh salmon fillets is subheading 0304.41. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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