Fresh salmon meat imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fresh salmon meat worth $99.6 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 75 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $99.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $73.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 984 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 733 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 298 t |
Where the United States imports fresh salmon meat from
Norway alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $79.9M | 80% |
| United Kingdom | $8.8M | 8.9% |
| Chile | $4.9M | 5% |
| Iceland | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $132K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $98K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.21 per kg, 28% above the world average of $12.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh salmon meat exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.9 million of fresh salmon meat in 2024 (186 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 49 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Palau grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.6M | 84% |
| Palau | $278K | 15% |
| Samoa | $16K | 0.8% |
| Guyana | $5K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belize | $2K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $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 0304.52: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, salmonidae.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh salmon meat imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh salmon meat worth $99.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 75 countries worldwide, with 77% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh salmon meat to the United States?
Norway was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($79.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and Chile (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh salmon meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.21 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $12.66 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 fresh salmon meat to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $99.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh salmon meat?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Palau and Samoa. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $97.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh salmon meat?
The HS code for fresh salmon meat is subheading 0304.52. 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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