How much salmon does United Kingdom export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $1.1 billion in 2024, 6.7% of world exports of fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is France, which takes 56% of its salmon exports by value.
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United Kingdom's salmon exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $1.1 billion | 6.7% | 101,271 t | $10,484 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 030214 (Fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon and Danube salmon).
Where United Kingdom's salmon goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United Kingdom's exports |
|---|---|---|
| France | $593M | 56% |
| United States | $259M | 24% |
| China | $95M | 9% |
| Other Asia, nes | $33M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $18M | 1.7% |
United Kingdom as a buyer of salmon
United Kingdom imported $611.1 million of fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) in 2024, 3.8% of world imports, ranked #11. Of its $611.1 million of salmon imports in 2024, 76% came from Norway and 22% from Denmark, among 12 suppliers.
The salmon price United Kingdom 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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