Frozen salmon fillets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen salmon fillets by the United States reached $1.28 billion in 2024 (107.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $1.28B | 107.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.51B | 112.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.49B | 115.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 98.8K t |
| 2020 | $873.6M | 98.1K t |
| 2019 | $726.6M | 82.2K t |
| 2018 | $744.7M | 80.4K t |
| 2017 | $670.8M | 71.9K t |
Where the United States imports frozen salmon fillets from
The largest suppliers were Chile (47%), Norway (24%), China (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $597.1M | 47% |
| Norway | $303.7M | 24% |
| China | $157.2M | 12% |
| Denmark | $55.5M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $52.8M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $34.6M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $24.9M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $13.3M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $6.3M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.88 per kg, close to the world average of $11.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen salmon fillets exports from the United States
Exports of frozen salmon fillets by the United States reached $96.7 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 83 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (18%), United Kingdom (16%), Japan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.4M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $15.2M | 16% |
| Japan | $11.2M | 12% |
| France | $8.8M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $5.3M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 4.6% |
| Guatemala | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0304.81: Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen salmon fillets imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen salmon fillets worth $1.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 195 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen salmon fillets to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($597.1 million), followed by Norway (24%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen salmon fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.88 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $11.06 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 frozen salmon fillets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $670.8 million in 2017 to $1.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $1.51 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen salmon fillets?
Yes. The United States exported $96.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.18 billion a year.
What is the HS code for frozen salmon fillets?
The HS code for frozen salmon fillets is subheading 0304.81. 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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