Smoked salmon imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smoked salmon by the United States reached $247.0 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 202 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% more 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 | $247.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $238.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $233.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $192.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $158.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $129.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $115.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $125.8M | 5.5K t |
Where the United States imports smoked salmon from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (24%), Poland (20%), Chile (20%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $60.0M | 24% |
| Poland | $48.8M | 20% |
| Chile | $48.6M | 20% |
| Greece | $24.7M | 10% |
| Denmark | $23.2M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $22.1M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $6.8M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 1% |
| New Zealand | $1.3M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.71 per kg, 33% above the world average of $17.80. 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.
Smoked salmon exports from the United States
Exports of smoked salmon by the United States reached $13.1 million in 2024 (630 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Dominican Republic (19%), Switzerland (13%), Bahamas (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Jamaica grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $2.5M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 13% |
| Bahamas | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $772K | 5.9% |
| Jamaica | $708K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $464K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $462K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $432K | 3.3% |
| Guatemala | $429K | 3.3% |
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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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 0305.41: Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar) and Danube (Hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal.
Common questions
What is the value of smoked salmon imported by the United States?
The United States imported smoked salmon worth $247.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoked salmon to the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($60.0 million), followed by Poland (20%) and Chile (20%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoked salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.71 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $17.80 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 smoked salmon to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.8 million in 2017 to $247.0 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export smoked salmon?
Yes. The United States exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Switzerland and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $233.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoked salmon?
The HS code for smoked salmon is subheading 0305.41. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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