Smoked trout imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smoked trout by the United States reached $5.4 million in 2024 (498 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.4M | 498 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 159 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 108 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 154 t |
Where the United States imports smoked trout from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $3.8M | 70% |
| Denmark | $991K | 18% |
| Canada | $386K | 7.1% |
| Ukraine | $104K | 1.9% |
| Chile | $53K | 1% |
| Armenia | $31K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $30K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.4% |
| Latvia | $20K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.94 per kg, 30% below the world average of $15.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 0305.43: Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal.
Common questions
What is the value of smoked trout imported by the United States?
The United States imported smoked trout worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 498 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoked trout to the United States?
Norway was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Denmark (18%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoked trout per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.94 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $15.70 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 trout to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for smoked trout?
The HS code for smoked trout is subheading 0305.43. 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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