Salmon and trout exports record their highest historical growth in the first two months of 2026

Shipments of salmon and trout are mainly directed to the United States (US$ 482 million, 34.31% of the total and +9.0%); Japan (US$ 307 million, 21.82% of the total and +3.5%) and Brazil with US$ 175 million, 12.43% of the total and +3.9%. 

ProChile released its monthly export report for non-copper non-lithium, corresponding to the month of February 2026. The data shows that national shipments total US$ 9,880 million, which means a growth of 3.2% compared to the same period in 2025. Shipments of non-copper non-lithium corresponding only to the month of February are also positive, with US$ 3,949 million, 4.9% more than February 2025. 

In detail, the shipments of salmon and trout stand out with US$ 1,405 million, 14.22% of the total shipments and a growth of 10.8% compared to January-February 2025. This figure represents the highest historical record for salmon and trout exports in the first two months of the year. 

Regarding destination markets, the shipments of salmon and trout are mainly directed to the United States (US$ 482 million, 34.31% of the total and +9.0%); Japan (US$ 307 million, 21.82% of the total and +3.5%) and Brazil with US$ 175 million, 12.43% of the total and +3.9%. 

To these figures must be added the double-digit growth recorded by other markets such as China, which noted exports worth US$68 million (+96.9%); Mexico US$43 million (+42.7%); Canada US$28 million (+33.6%); South Korea US$28 million (+46.9%) and Poland, which recorded exports of salmon and trout worth US$22 million, which means an impressive increase of +325.9% compared to January-February 2025. 

The General Director of ProChile, Ignacio Fernández, commented that "the positive shipment figures of these products reinforce our commitment to market diversification and, moreover, the importance of public-private collaboration that we are carrying out with the companies and trade associations of the sector in international markets to deepen the positioning of these highly demanded foods globally due to their multiple nutritious properties" 

Another relevant aspect of the report is the performance of Service shipments which recorded US$ 673 million (6.81% of the total and +14.5%). Traditionally, the first destination market for Services is the United States, however, this time Peru displaced the American power and became the first market with US$ 215 million (+61.1%). Further behind are the United States (US$ 121 million, -33.4%) and Colombia with US$ 78 million, a growth of +51.2% compared to January-February 2025. 

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