The USA, Japan and Brazil still the main markets for Chilean salmon
According to the monthly report of external trade published by the National Customs Service, the Chilean exports of salmon and trout totalized US$ 2,849.3 million in 2012, representing a 2.2 percent decrease compared to the previous year, when the industry had returns of US$ 2,913.5 million.
Those returns from salmon exports (Atlantic and Coho) have recorded a 6 percent increase in 2012, explained because of the strong rise (+34%) of the exported volume (around 87,000 extra tonnes).
By contrast, the rainbow trout exports experienced a 16 percent decrease in 2012, explained because the slightly higher exported volume (around 11,000 extra tonnes) could not offset the strong decrease experienced in the average declared price (-23%).
