Frozen Atlantic salmon imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen atlantic salmon by the United States reached $22.0 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $42.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 3.2K t |
Where the United States imports frozen atlantic salmon from
One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $15.4M | 70% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 13% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $630K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $312K | 1.4% |
| Iceland | $264K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $225K | 1% |
| France | $222K | 1% |
| Poland | $81K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.53 per kg, close to the world average of $7.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen Atlantic salmon exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported frozen atlantic salmon worth $4.6 million (715 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (13%), Saint Kitts and Nevis (9%), Aruba (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $619K | 13% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $425K | 9.2% |
| Aruba | $400K | 8.7% |
| Georgia | $303K | 6.6% |
| Bahamas | $302K | 6.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $301K | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $290K | 6.3% |
| Saint Maarten | $253K | 5.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $227K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $160K | 3.5% |
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0303.13: Fish: frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen atlantic salmon imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen atlantic salmon worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen atlantic salmon to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Canada (13%) and Norway (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen atlantic salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.53 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $7.09 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 frozen atlantic salmon to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $42.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen atlantic salmon?
Yes. The United States exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Aruba. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen atlantic salmon?
The HS code for frozen atlantic salmon is subheading 0303.13. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, so you can see importers and exporters by name with dates, quantities and declared values. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.