Imports of Chilled Salmon Show Clear Downward Trend — Down 16% Year-on-Year
In March 2025, Korea’s imports of chilled salmon totalled 1,137 tons, representing a 16% decrease compared to the same period in 2024 (1,357 tons).
According to the data, cumulative imports of chilled salmon from January to March 2025 amounted to 3,217 tons a 22.5% decline from the 4,154 tons recorded in the same period of 2024.
This accounts for approximately 1.4% of the total seafood import volume of 234,669 tons.
There were notable differences in import unit prices by country.
Norwegian salmon had an average import price of USD 14.41/kg, followed by Australian salmon at USD 15.17/kg, and Chilean salmon at USD 12.25/kg.
The import value of chilled salmon in March 2025 was USD 11.71 million, a 40% decrease from USD 19.42 million in March 2024.
The cumulative import value from January to March was USD 46.35 million down 26% compared to USD 62.74 million in the same period last year.
The overall average import price was USD 14.41/kg, marking a 5% decrease from the previous year’s average of USD 15.10/kg.
As both the import volume and value of chilled salmon continue to decline, a slight drop in domestic distribution prices is expected in the near future.
Source : Union Forsea Corp.
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