Fresh salmon fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.65 billion of fresh salmon fillets in 2024 (196.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $2.65B | 196.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.70B | 183.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.61B | 194.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.27B | 191.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.70B | 175.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.84B | 159.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.73B | 148.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.53B | 130.5K t |
Where the United States imports fresh salmon fillets from
Chile alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.67B | 63% |
| Norway | $515.4M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $169.2M | 6.4% |
| Denmark | $142.6M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $93.8M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $31.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $17.9M | 0.7% |
| Iceland | $6.8M | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $3.1M | 0.1% |
| Poland | $198K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.50 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported fresh salmon fillets worth $69.4 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. Canada alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $63.4M | 91% |
| Bahamas | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Bermuda | $672K | 1% |
| Dominican Republic | $492K | 0.7% |
| Barbados | $287K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $185K | 0.3% |
| Jamaica | $107K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $79K | 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 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 States?
The United States imported fresh salmon fillets worth $2.65 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 170 countries worldwide, with 39% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh salmon fillets to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.67 billion), followed by Norway (19%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh salmon fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.21 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 fresh salmon fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.53 billion in 2017 to $2.65 billion in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $2.70 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh salmon fillets?
Yes. The United States exported $69.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.58 billion 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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