Sub Product
Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Cold Smoked Pacific Salmon, Farmed Smoked Salmon, Hot Smoked Atlantic Salmon, +2
Raw Materials
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Fresh Chum Salmon, Fresh Coho Salmon, Fresh Pacific Salmon, +2
HS Code
030541
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Smoked Salmon market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 284 exporter companies and 297 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,766 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Smoked Salmon
Analyze 1,766 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Smoked Salmon.
Smoked Salmon Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Smoked Salmon to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Smoked Salmon: Singapore (-48.7%), Mexico (-36.5%), United States (-35.6%).
Smoked Salmon Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Smoked Salmon country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Smoked Salmon transaction unit prices: United Kingdom (45.42 USD / kg), South Africa (35.61 USD / kg), France (34.07 USD / kg), Taiwan (25.67 USD / kg), Netherlands (23.86 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | -17.6% | 953 | 21.36 USD / kg (493,495.748 kg) | 18.98 USD / kg (655,484.111 kg) | 22.26 USD / kg (1,161,931.087 kg) | 18.55 USD / kg (848,100.658 kg) | 21.97 USD / kg (758,955.952 kg) | 17.95 USD / kg (564,146.35 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -7.6% | 25 | 28.25 USD / kg (270 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 26.82 USD / kg (1,030 kg) | 26.18 USD / kg (770 kg) | 25.67 USD / kg (220 kg) | ||||||
| Norway | +11.3% | 136 | - (-) | 16.01 USD / kg (291,074.35 kg) | 24.03 USD / kg (157,609.78 kg) | 17.87 USD / kg (257,805.72 kg) | 19.24 USD / kg (94,652.2 kg) | 17.70 USD / kg (156,182.483 kg) | ||||||
| Poland | -34.3% | 134 | - (-) | - (-) | 10.50 USD / kg (278,720 kg) | 11.94 USD / kg (496,150 kg) | 11.62 USD / kg (628,511 kg) | 6.77 USD / kg (233,788 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -35.6% | 87 | - (-) | - (-) | 16.09 USD / kg (328,049.49 kg) | 20.73 USD / kg (81,931.061 kg) | 20.65 USD / kg (127,677.735 kg) | 22.02 USD / kg (252,904.321 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -24.2% | 42 | - (-) | - (-) | 16.14 USD / kg (114,819 kg) | 13.34 USD / kg (162,639.53 kg) | 11.86 USD / kg (124,429 kg) | 7.92 USD / kg (152,117 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | -12.8% | 30 | - (-) | - (-) | 25.71 USD / kg (116,918.2 kg) | 11.02 USD / kg (26,400 kg) | 34.40 USD / kg (74,400 kg) | 45.42 USD / kg (22,215 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +8.9% | 22 | 33.00 USD / kg (9.212 kg) | 33.87 USD / kg (2.303 kg) | 34.52 USD / kg (79.909 kg) | 34.74 USD / kg (4.606 kg) | 34.74 USD / kg (2.303 kg) | 35.61 USD / kg (8.397 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | -48.7% | 15 | 13.48 USD / kg (-) | 30.92 USD / kg (1,927.09 kg) | 17.90 USD / kg (2,112.25 kg) | 31.05 USD / kg (905.1 kg) | 4.94 USD / kg (59.56 kg) | 13.15 USD / kg (15,387.75 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | +7.7% | 78 | 20.00 USD / kg (3,717.7 kg) | 28.00 USD / kg (2,359.9 kg) | 20.12 USD / kg (2,724.07 kg) | 28.23 USD / kg (6,023.62 kg) | 12.03 USD / kg (2,628.12 kg) | 22.60 USD / kg (2,954.16 kg) |
Smoked Salmon Global Supply Chain Coverage
581 companies
284 exporters and 297 importers are mapped for Smoked Salmon.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Smoked Salmon, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Smoked Salmon Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
284 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Smoked Salmon. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Smoked Salmon Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 284 total exporter companies in the Smoked Salmon supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: Mexico, United States
Supplying Products: Smoked Salmon, Canned Salmon, Frozen Atlantic Salmon +4
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Smoked Salmon, Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Smoked Salmon Global Exporter Coverage
284 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Smoked Salmon supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Smoked Salmon opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Smoked Salmon (HS Code 030541) in 2024
For Smoked Salmon in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 56,956,256.155 kg | 1,102,310,045 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 10,258,247 kg | 188,662,601.848 USD |
| 3 | Denmark | 8,667,774.007 kg | 169,268,842.01 USD |
| 4 | Lithuania | 9,170,446.826 kg | 165,874,246 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 7,957,112 kg | 137,848,719.585 USD |
| 6 | Chile | 2,842,991.14 kg | 60,641,087.88 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 2,273,910.01 kg | 57,416,160.248 USD |
| 8 | Greece | 2,858,225 kg | 56,442,442.495 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 2,194,542 kg | 45,441,370.661 USD |
| 10 | Norway | 1,903,722 kg | 32,198,867.83 USD |
Smoked Salmon Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Smoked Salmon Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
297 importer companies are mapped for Smoked Salmon demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Smoked Salmon Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Uganda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: South Sudan
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Azerbaijan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
297 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Smoked Salmon.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Smoked Salmon (HS Code 030541) in 2024
For Smoked Salmon in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 25,951,496.193 kg | 499,975,079.496 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 19,814,368 kg | 385,623,374.154 USD |
| 3 | United States | 10,394,563 kg | 251,777,865 USD |
| 4 | Switzerland | 4,042,594.143 kg | 105,275,884.77 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 4,587,574.653 kg | 92,059,688.931 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 3,242,798.41 kg | 69,701,831.677 USD |
| 7 | Greece | 5,616,454 kg | 57,086,655.862 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 2,380,257 kg | 49,150,095.727 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 1,850,932 kg | 41,474,995.194 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 2,152,786.573 kg | 38,998,336.259 USD |
Smoked Salmon Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Smoked Salmon wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Smoked Salmon wholesale unit prices: France (42.65 USD / kg), Ukraine (4.34 USD / kg).
Smoked Salmon Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Smoked Salmon Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormSmoked (Ready-to-eat)
Industry PositionSecondary Processed Food Product
Market
Smoked salmon is a globally traded ready-to-eat seafood product, with cold-smoked sliced formats dominating premium chilled retail in Europe and North America. While salmon aquaculture production is concentrated in a few origins (notably Norway and Chile), smoked salmon manufacturing is often located near major consumer markets, including large processing hubs within the EU. Trade flows commonly reflect multi-country value chains in which raw salmon is imported for curing, smoking, slicing, and retail packaging, then re-exported through regional distribution networks. Market dynamics are shaped by cold-chain performance, stringent food-safety expectations for ready-to-eat fish, and pronounced seasonal demand peaks around year-end holidays.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)premiumization and convenience-led demand growth in some markets alongside mature consumption patterns in established European channels
Major Producing Countries
- NorwayLargest Atlantic salmon farming base and a major smoked-salmon processor/exporter.
- ChileMajor Atlantic salmon farming origin; supplies raw material into global processing and retail programs.
- PolandMajor EU smoked-salmon processing hub using imported salmon and exporting across Europe.
- DenmarkSignificant processing and re-export activity in the North European salmon value chain.
- United KingdomScotland is a key Atlantic salmon farming region with domestic smoking/processing capacity.
Major Exporting Countries
- NorwayMajor exporter of both salmon raw material and value-added smoked salmon.
- PolandExports smoked salmon widely within Europe as a processing-and-reexport hub.
- DenmarkExports and re-exports smoked salmon within Europe; integrated into Nordic/EU supply chains.
- NetherlandsImportant EU logistics and re-export gateway for chilled seafood products.
- ChileExports salmon and some smoked/value-added products into North America and other markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge consumer market for chilled ready-to-eat smoked salmon through retail and foodservice.
- GermanyMajor European consumption market supplied via intra-EU trade and Nordic origins.
- FranceLarge smoked-salmon consumer market with both domestic processing and substantial imports.
- United KingdomSignificant retail demand for smoked salmon with both domestic supply and imports.
- JapanPremium seafood market importing smoked/value-added salmon products alongside raw salmon.
Supply Calendar
- Norway:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFarmed Atlantic salmon supply supports year-round smoked-salmon manufacturing and exports.
- Chile:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFarmed Atlantic salmon supply provides year-round raw material availability for value-added products.
- Scotland (United Kingdom):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round aquaculture harvest cycles support continuous production and retail programs.
- Alaska (United States) — wild Pacific salmon:Jun, Jul, Aug, SepWild salmon harvests are seasonal; smoked products can be produced fresh-in-season or from frozen inventory.
Specification
Major VarietiesAtlantic salmon (Salmo salar), Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
Physical Attributes
- Cold-smoked salmon is cured and smoked at low temperatures and is not heat-cooked; texture remains silky and sliceable.
- Hot-smoked salmon is heat-treated during smoking, producing a firmer, flaky texture and different sensory profile.
- Color, visible fat marbling, trim quality, and pinbone removal are key buyer-visible attributes for sliced retail packs.
Compositional Metrics
- Salt level and water activity are common commercial specification parameters for ready-to-eat shelf-life and sensory targets.
- Slice thickness, smoke intensity (sensory), and moisture/oiliness perception are frequently buyer-defined parameters.
Grades
- International trade commonly relies on buyer specifications (trim/defect limits, slice format, sensory targets) rather than a single universal grade/class system.
Packaging
- Vacuum packaging (VP) for chilled sliced retail packs
- Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for some chilled formats
- Frozen bulk packs for foodservice or downstream portioning/slicing
- Retail trays with film/skin pack formats depending on market
ProcessingReady-to-eat (RTE) product requiring robust hygiene and post-process contamination controls.Process validation differs by product type (cold-smoked vs hot-smoked), with hot-smoked products typically including a heat treatment step.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Salmon harvest (farmed or wild) -> rapid chilling -> filleting/trim -> curing (dry or brine) -> drying/pellicle formation -> smoking (cold or hot) -> cooling -> slicing/portioning -> vacuum/MAP packaging -> cold storage -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premium chilled seafood demand in Europe and North America
- Convenient ready-to-eat protein use in home dining (sandwiches, salads, brunch)
- Seasonal demand peaks for gifting and holiday entertaining
Temperature
- Uninterrupted refrigeration is critical for quality and safety in ready-to-eat smoked fish; temperature abuse can materially increase microbiological risk.
- Frozen logistics are used for some smoked formats and for buffering raw-material availability, but require careful thaw management for slicing and sensory quality.
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum and MAP are widely used to manage oxidation and extend chilled shelf life, but require strong HACCP controls appropriate for RTE seafood.
Shelf Life
- Chilled shelf life varies widely by smoking method, salt profile, packaging (VP/MAP), and hygiene performance; it is managed as a short-to-medium shelf-life RTE product with strict use-by dating.
Risks
Food Safety HighReady-to-eat smoked salmon is a high-consequence food-safety category because pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes can contaminate products post-process and grow under refrigeration, driving recalls, import detentions, and severe reputational damage.Implement validated HACCP, stringent sanitation, environmental monitoring for Listeria in RTE areas, robust supplier controls, and strict cold-chain/time controls through retail.
Supply Concentration MediumUpstream salmon supply is concentrated in a small number of aquaculture origins, so disease events, regulatory changes, or operational disruptions in major producing regions can quickly tighten global availability and raise costs for smoked-salmon processors.Diversify approved raw-material origins and specifications, qualify multiple processors, and maintain contingency inventory policies aligned to shelf-life constraints.
Aquaculture Health MediumDisease and parasite pressure in salmon aquaculture can reduce harvest volumes, increase mortality, and raise production costs, which transmit into smoked-salmon input prices and contract reliability.Track aquaculture health indicators in key origins, use structured contracting, and maintain flexible product formats (species/origin options) where labeling rules allow.
Logistics MediumSmoked salmon’s chilled distribution and premium retail positioning make it sensitive to air/sea freight disruption, cold-chain failures, and energy price volatility affecting processing and refrigeration.Use temperature monitoring and lane qualification, build redundancy in distribution routes, and align production planning to seasonal demand peaks to reduce spoilage risk.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMicrobiological criteria for RTE fish, labeling requirements (species, allergens, origin), and controls on smoking-related contaminants vary by market and can create compliance and access risk for exporters.Maintain destination-market regulatory mapping, product testing plans, and label governance; work with accredited labs and certification schemes recognized by target retailers.
Sustainability
- Aquaculture environmental impacts (e.g., sea-lice management, escapes, localized benthic impacts) are under sustained scrutiny in major farming regions including Norway, Chile, Scotland, and Canada.
- Feed sourcing risk: dependence on fishmeal/fish oil and crop-based ingredients links salmon to broader marine-resource and land-use sustainability pressures.
- Cold-chain energy demand and packaging materials are increasingly evaluated by buyers, with growing use of third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., ASC for farmed salmon; MSC for eligible wild salmon fisheries).
Labor & Social
- Seafood processing and multi-country supply chains face ongoing labor-rights and social-audit scrutiny, particularly where subcontracting and migrant labor are prevalent.
- Traceability expectations are rising to verify species, origin (farmed vs wild), and processing location, supporting due-diligence and brand-risk management.
FAQ
Why is smoked salmon considered a high food-safety risk product in international trade?Smoked salmon is commonly sold as ready-to-eat, and the record highlights Listeria monocytogenes as a deal-breaker risk because contamination can occur after processing and the organism can grow under refrigeration. This is why buyers and regulators emphasize HACCP, strict sanitation, environmental monitoring, and cold-chain control for smoked salmon.
What is the difference between cold-smoked and hot-smoked salmon?Cold-smoked salmon is cured and smoked at low temperatures and is not heat-cooked, so it remains silky and sliceable. Hot-smoked salmon is smoked with a heat treatment that produces a firmer, flaky texture and a different sensory profile, and it typically has a different hazard-control approach in processing.
Why do some countries show up as major exporters of smoked salmon even if they are not the largest salmon-farming origins?The record notes that smoked salmon often follows a multi-country value chain where raw salmon is imported into processing hubs for curing, smoking, slicing, and packaging, then re-exported. This is why processing-and-reexport hubs can be major exporters of smoked salmon products.
Sources
Smoked Salmon Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Chile, Germany, Norway, Italy, Poland, Denmark, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, France, Switzerland, Lithuania, Belgium, Australia, Austria, Iceland, Greece, Sweden, Finland, Singapore, Netherlands, Thailand, Russia, Israel, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Spain, Turkiye, South Korea, Latvia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, India, Philippines, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Croatia, New Zealand, Estonia, Portugal, Czechia, Costa Rica, Ireland, Belarus, Romania, Hong Kong, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Guatemala, China, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, South Africa, Panama, Colombia, Serbia, Senegal, Vietnam, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Nicaragua, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, Malta, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Honduras, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Togo, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Zambia
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