Salted cod exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported salted cod worth $2.6 million (522 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.9 million.
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 | $2.6M | 522 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $893K | 257 t |
| 2021 | $875K | 277 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 613 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 684 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports salted cod to
One buyer market dominates: Denmark accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $2.0M | 80% |
| Portugal | $494K | 19% |
| United States | $32K | 1.3% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.81, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salted cod imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $757 thousand of salted cod in 2024 (101 tonnes). Norway alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $484K | 64% |
| Canada | $265K | 35% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom salted cod exports (HS 0305.62): 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 0305.62: Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus).
Common questions
What is the value of salted cod exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported salted cod worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 522 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 42 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy salted cod from the United Kingdom?
Denmark was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Portugal (19%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of salted cod per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of salted cod from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import salted cod?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $757 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Canada and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for salted cod?
The HS code for salted cod is subheading 0305.62. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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