In 2023, the US import of fresh or chilled whole halibut stood at 6.65 million kilograms. Based on forecasts, a steady growth is expected with an increase from 6.7507 million kilograms in 2024 to 7.1427 million kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year growth averages around 1.5% to 1.6%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is approximately 1.81%.

Potential future trends to watch for include:

Shifts in US consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, potentially influencing import volumes.
Regulatory changes impacting trade policies or fishing quotas affecting supply.
Developments in aquaculture technology that could influence domestic halibut production and import dependency.
Economic factors such as fluctuations in exchange rates or global seafood demand altering pricing and import levels.