Japan and China are leading importers of frozen whole Pacific salmon in terms of US dollars, accounting for the largest shares of the global market. Notably, Japan's market showed modest growth last year, while China's saw a more significant increase. Other noteworthy growing markets include Canada and Poland, which had robust year-on-year growth figures. Alternatively, European markets that showed minor contractions were the UK, Denmark, and Sweden. Countries like Austria, Colombia, and Ivory Coast observed exceptional year-on-year growth, albeit from smaller bases.
Looking to the future, environmental and regulatory changes may impact trade flows. Monitoring developments in China and Japan remains crucial, considering their significant market shares. Additionally, emerging economies with notable growth rates might present new opportunities or shifts in market dynamics even if they start from small volumes.
Top countries in Import of Frozen Whole Salmon Pacific Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 42.14 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 28.53 | 2023 | +3.29% | +2.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Thailand | 5.98 | 2023 | +3.77% | +4.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 4 | 2023 | +3.75% | +8.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2.94 | 2023 | +5.23% | +8.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 2.63 | 2023 | +4.23% | +5.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 2.49 | 2023 | +2.56% | +6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.38 | 2023 | +3.68% | +3.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 1.35 | 2023 | +3.11% | +5.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 1.24 | 2023 | +4.21% | +4.76% | View data |
