Global exports of fresh or chilled Atlantic and Danube salmon totaled about 13.07B USD$ in 2019 and reached approximately 16.62B USD$ in 2024, representing a growth of around 27 percent over the five-year period. These values reflect export performance only.
Top 10 Exporters – Performance and Variations
Norway remained the dominant exporter, moving from 6.43B in 2019 to 8.05B in 2024, consolidating its leadership with steady annual increases. Sweden followed with 3.24B in 2019 and 3.66B in 2024, showing consistent expansion.
The United Kingdom exported 800M in 2019 and reached 1.07B in 2024, marking one of the most notable percentage increases among the leaders. Chile also expanded, from 869M in 2019 to 1.14B in 2024. Canada recorded 583M in 2019 and 624M in 2024, maintaining stable performance.
Denmark grew from 354M in 2019 to 615M in 2024, reflecting strong gains. France rose from 31M in 2019 to 181M in 2024, a significant percentage change. Ireland increased from 81M in 2019 to 93M in 2024. Finland rose from 131M in 2019 to 192M in 2024. Germany, in contrast, contracted from 91M in 2019 to 21M in 2024.
Smaller but Fast-Growing Exporters
Iceland expanded from 116M in 2019 to 310M in 2024, one of the fastest growth trajectories among mid-sized exporters. Estonia grew from 3.3M in 2019 to 7.5M in 2024. Lithuania, with 3.9M in 2019, reached 7.6M in 2024. Greece rose from 4.1M in 2019 to 7.0M in 2024.
Other notable performers include Portugal, which increased from 1.26M in 2019 to 950K in 2024, and Latvia, which recorded 10.4M in 2019 and 9.9M in 2024, maintaining activity despite fluctuations.
Missing Data in Recent Years
Some countries have incomplete or missing data in the latest years:
- Russia – no data after 2022
- Vietnam – no data after 2021
- Singapore – no data after 2023
- Several smaller exporters show gaps in 2023–2024 reporting
Disclaimer: This analysis is based solely on recorded export values in USD$ and selected relevant percentage changes. This is export information and does not allow inference of sizes or local demand, nor does it account for broader economic conditions.
