Chile exported 22% more salmonids in January than in same month last year
But revenue increase didn't match extra volume
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The revenue and volume of salmonid exports from Chile in January increased by 13.6% and 22% respectively compared to the same month last year, figures from the country’s National Customs Service show.
Chile, the world's second largest producer of salmon after Norway, exported 96,503 tonnes of salmon and trout worth US $726 million. In January 2025, Chile exported 78,254 tonnes of salmonids worth $639m, writes Fish Farming's Chilean sister site, Salmonexpert.cl.
January’s figures were also higher than in December 2025, when Chile exported 82,244 tonnes for $590m.
US, Japan, and Brazil
Exports to the United States were the Chilean salmonid sector’s biggest revenue earner last month, followed by Brazil and China. The US imported 24,260 tonnes of salmonids worth $240m, representing a 22.8% increase in volume and a 9.6% increase in value compared to January 2025.
Japan imported 25,200 tonnes of salmonids worth $173m. The volume and value of salmonids exported to Japan from Chile in January rose by 32.3% and 28% respectively compared to the same month in 2025.
Brazil cemented its position as the most important Latin American market for the Chilean sector, importing 16,294 tonnes of salmonid products, an increase of 19.2% over January 2025. The value of Chile’s salmonid exports to Brazil was $95m, up from $90m in January last year.
China and Mexico
Chile exported 5,847 tonnes worth $33m to China. These shipments represent increases of 79.9% in volume and 46.7% in value compared to January 2025.
Exports to Mexico in January were worth $19m, a 57.3% increase in volume and a 51.5% increase in returns compared to the same month last year.
The volume and value of exports to Russia fell by 55.7% and 60% respectively. Chile exported 2,247 tonnes worth $14m to Russia in January, compared to 5,139 tonnes worth $36m in the first month of 2025.
