Prepared salmon imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $95.4 million of prepared salmon in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 15% more than in 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 | $95.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $82.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $112.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $86.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $97.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $76.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $102.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $77.5M | 9.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports prepared salmon from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), Poland (25%), Canada (21%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.9M | 37% |
| Poland | $24.1M | 25% |
| Canada | $19.9M | 21% |
| Norway | $4.8M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| China | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $750K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $732K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.84 per kg, close to the world average of $11.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared salmon exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported prepared salmon worth $3.3 million (277 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (37%), United States (14%), Canada (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.2M | 37% |
| United States | $460K | 14% |
| Canada | $317K | 9.5% |
| Hong Kong | $286K | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $222K | 6.7% |
| Austria | $157K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $109K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $90K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $64K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $61K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom prepared salmon imports (HS 1604.11): 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 1604.11: Fish preparations: salmon, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared salmon imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported prepared salmon worth $95.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 193 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared salmon to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($34.9 million), followed by Poland (25%) and Canada (21%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.84 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared salmon to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.5 million in 2017 to $95.4 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $112.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export prepared salmon?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $92.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared salmon?
The HS code for prepared salmon is subheading 1604.11. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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