Chilean Salmon Exports to China Plummet, While Russian Exports Surge by Over 90%

Salmon Exports to China Drop 36%, Hitting New Low Data shows that by May 2025, Chile exported a total of 9,538 tons of salmon and trout to China, valued at $65 million. Compared to the same period in 2024 (15,020 tons, $102 million), exports dropped 36.5% in volume and 36% in value, both hitting a phase-low point. As a once-rapidly growing high-potential market, China's decline is particularly notable. This downturn may be related to multiple factors, including price fluctuations, channel inventory adjustments, changes in consumption patterns, and some importers' adjustments to procurement structures. Russian Imports Surge 91%, Export Value Grows Over 111% In stark contrast to the Chinese market, Russia became Chile's salmon export "dark horse" market in 2025. In the first five months, Chile exported 19,511 tons of salmon products to Russia, totaling $145 million. Compared to the same period in 2024 (10,213 tons, $68 million), the growth is remarkable: · Export volume increased ...