How much salmon does Denmark export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $976.2 million in 2024, 6.1% of world exports of fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 19% of its salmon exports by value.
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Denmark's salmon exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $976.2 million | 6.1% | 101,225 t | $9,644 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 030214 (Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon and Danube salmon).
Where Denmark's salmon goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Denmark's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $185M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $135M | 14% |
| Germany | $126M | 13% |
| China | $108M | 11% |
| Italy | $95M | 9.7% |
Denmark as a buyer of salmon
Denmark imported $898 million of fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) in 2024, 5.6% of world imports, ranked #8. Of its $898 million of salmon imports in 2024, 92% came from Norway and 5% from Sweden, among 18 suppliers.
The salmon price Denmark 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.
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