Fresh trout imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fresh trout worth $49.3 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 116 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.3 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 | $49.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $80.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $82.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $77.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $73.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $64.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $64.0M | 6.3K t |
Where the United States imports fresh trout from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $37.1M | 75% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 13% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Chile | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $528K | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $113K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $86K | 0.2% |
| Armenia | $65K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $59K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.46 per kg, close to the world average of $7.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh trout exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.3 million of fresh trout in 2024 (687 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.7M | 91% |
| Germany | $229K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $151K | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $90K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $58K | 0.9% |
| India | $47K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bermuda | $1K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0% |
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 0302.11: Fish: fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh trout imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh trout worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 116 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh trout to the United States?
Norway was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($37.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh trout per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.46 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $7.06 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 trout to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.0 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $82.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh trout?
Yes. The United States exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $43.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh trout?
The HS code for fresh trout is subheading 0302.11. 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 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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