Dried salted cod imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried salted cod by the United States reached $24.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 113 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $24.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States imports dried salted cod from
Canada alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.1M | 50% |
| Norway | $9.7M | 41% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Latvia | $318K | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $226K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $113K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $68K | 0.3% |
| China | $50K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $43K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $42K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.64 per kg, close to the world average of $11.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried salted cod exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported dried salted cod worth $925 thousand (104 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Barbados (29%), Germany (28%), Bahamas (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Barbados grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | $273K | 30% |
| Germany | $256K | 28% |
| Bahamas | $245K | 27% |
| Australia | $76K | 8.3% |
| Aruba | $45K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $19K | 2.1% |
| Guyana | $6K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 States?
The United States imported dried salted cod worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 113 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried salted cod to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Norway (40%) and Portugal (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried salted cod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.64 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $11.75 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of dried salted cod to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export dried salted cod?
Yes. The United States exported $925 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Barbados, Germany and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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