How much salmon does Chile export?
It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $1.2 billion in 2024, 7.3% of world exports of fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Brazil, which takes 71% of its salmon exports by value.
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Chile's salmon exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $1.2 billion | 7.3% | 147,955 t | $7,819 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 030214 (Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon and Danube salmon).
Where Chile's salmon goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Chile's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $822M | 71% |
| China | $140M | 12% |
| United States | $113M | 9.7% |
| Argentina | $26M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $15M | 1.3% |
The salmon price Chile sells into
The benchmark price, Salmon, farmed Norwegian export price, was $7.81/kg in August 2026, up 26% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Salmon price history.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Chile salmon: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/CHL/salmon/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.