Dried salted cod fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $60.0 million of dried salted cod fillets in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 102 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.7 million.
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 | $60.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $44.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $82.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $49.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $50.4M | 12.0K t |
Where the United States imports dried salted cod fillets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.2M | 65% |
| Canada | $15.9M | 27% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Iceland | $695K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $251K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $212K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $102K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $9K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $6.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried salted cod fillets exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.0 million of dried salted cod fillets in 2024 (175 tonnes). Germany alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Antigua and Barbuda grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $644K | 62% |
| Canada | $316K | 31% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $51K | 4.9% |
| Saint Maarten | $10K | 0.9% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $4K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $2K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0305.32: Fish fillets: dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae.
Common questions
What is the value of dried salted cod fillets imported by the United States?
The United States imported dried salted cod fillets worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 102 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried salted cod fillets to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Canada (26%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried salted cod fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.66 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 fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.4 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $82.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export dried salted cod fillets?
Yes. The United States exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and Antigua and Barbuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $58.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried salted cod fillets?
The HS code for dried salted cod fillets is subheading 0305.32. 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.
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