Salmon prices today
Farmed salmon prices react quickly to harvest volumes in Chile and Norway, biomass, freight and seasonal demand. Expana tracks fillet and whole-fish prices by origin, trim and size, together with salmon market forecasts and intelligence.
From weekly purchasing to annual contracts, our salmon data helps you judge whether the current price is fair and where it may go next.
Salmon price chart
| Date | Price (USD/lb) | MoM % | QoQ % | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 6.3 | ↑ 2.4% | ↑ 0.8% | — | |
| 6.15 | ↑ 0.8% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6.05 | ↓ 0.8% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6.05 | ↓ 0.8% | ↑ 0.8% | — | |
| 6.1 | ↓ 0.8% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6.2 | → 0.0% | ↓ 0.8% | — | |
| 6.25 | ↑ 0.8% | ↓ 3.1% | — | |
| 6.15 | ↓ 1.6% | ↓ 6.8% | — | |
| 6.15 | ↓ 2.4% | ↓ 8.9% | — | |
| 6.15 | ↓ 4.7% | ↓ 7.5% | — | |
| 6.1 | ↓ 9.6% | ↓ 6.9% | — | |
| 6.1 | ↓ 9.6% | ↓ 5.4% | — | |
| 6.1 | ↓ 8.3% | ↓ 3.2% | — | |
| 6.15 | ↓ 7.5% | ↓ 2.4% | — | |
| 6.2 | ↓ 3.1% | ↓ 1.6% | — | |
| 6.2 | ↓ 3.1% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 6.25 | → 0.0% | ↓ 0.8% | — | |
| 6.3 | ↑ 0.8% | ↓ 0.8% | — | |
| 6.45 | ↑ 4.9% | ↑ 1.6% | — | |
| 6.65 | ↑ 9.9% | ↑ 4.7% | — | |
| 6.75 | ↑ 12.5% | ↑ 4.7% | — | |
| 6.65 | ↑ 9.0% | ↑ 3.1% | — | |
| 6.65 | ↑ 6.4% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 6.45 | → 0.0% | ↑ 3.2% | — | |
| 6.4 | ↓ 3.0% | ↑ 9.4% | — | |
| 6.3 | ↓ 6.7% | ↑ 7.7% | — | |
| 6.25 | ↓ 6.0% | ↑ 9.6% | — | |
| 6.15 | ↓ 7.5% | ↑ 7.0% | — | |
| 6.05 | ↓ 6.2% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 6 | ↓ 7.0% | ↑ 3.4% | — | |
| 6.1 | ↓ 3.2% | ↑ 3.4% | — | |
| 6.25 | ↓ 0.8% | ↑ 2.5% | — | |
| 6.45 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 6.6 | ↑ 6.5% | ↑ 3.1% | — | |
| 6.75 | ↑ 6.3% | ↑ 5.5% | — | |
| 6.75 | ↑ 7.1% | ↑ 5.5% | — | |
| 6.65 | ↑ 4.7% | ↑ 7.3% | — | |
| 6.55 | ↑ 1.6% | ↑ 5.6% | — | |
| 6.45 | → 0.0% | ↑ 7.5% | — | |
| 6.3 | ↓ 0.8% | ↑ 10.5% | — | |
| 6.3 | ↑ 0.8% | ↑ 14.5% | — | |
| 6.3 | ↑ 5.0% | ↑ 18.9% | — | |
| 6.2 | ↑ 6.0% | ↑ 20.4% | — | |
| 6.3 | ↑ 10.5% | ↑ 27.3% | — | |
| 6.35 | ↑ 9.5% | ↑ 28.3% | — | |
| 6.45 | ↑ 11.2% | ↑ 30.3% | — | |
| 6.45 | ↑ 9.3% | ↑ 29.0% | — | |
| 6.35 | ↑ 7.6% | ↑ 27.0% | — | |
| 6.25 | ↑ 0.8% | ↑ 25.0% | — | |
| 6 | ↓ 3.2% | ↑ 17.6% | — | |
| 5.85 | ↓ 8.6% | ↑ 12.5% | — | |
| 5.7 | ↓ 10.9% | — | — | |
| 5.7 | ↓ 8.1% | — | — | |
| 5.75 | ↓ 7.3% | — | — | |
| 5.8 | ↓ 3.3% | — | — | |
| 5.8 | ↓ 3.3% | — | — | |
| 5.9 | ↑ 7.3% | — | — | |
| 6.1 | ↑ 10.9% | — | — | |
| 6.2 | ↑ 20.4% | — | — | |
| 6.4 | ↑ 24.3% | — | — | |
| 6.4 | ↑ 29.3% | — | — | |
| 6.4 | ↑ 29.3% | — | — | |
| 6.2 | ↑ 25.3% | — | — | |
| 6.2 | ↑ 25.3% | — | — | |
| 6 | ↑ 20.0% | — | — | |
| 5.7 | ↑ 14.0% | — | — | |
| 5.5 | ↑ 7.8% | — | — | |
| 5.3 | ↑ 3.9% | — | — | |
| 5.15 | ↓ 1.0% | — | — | |
| 4.95 | — | — | — | |
| 4.95 | — | — | — | |
| 4.95 | — | — | — | |
| 4.95 | — | — | — | |
| 5 | — | — | — | |
| 5 | — | — | — | |
| 5 | — | — | — | |
| 5.1 | — | — | — | |
| 5.2 | — | — | — | |
Expana: the IOSCO-assured reference for salmon pricing
Our specialist reporters assess farmed Atlantic salmon fillet and whole fish across Chile, Norway, the US, Canada and Scotland, using market indications rather than second-hand data. Coverage includes commentary on harvest, biomass and export flows. Our Chilean fresh fillet and Norwegian container-load benchmarks are IOSCO assured, so you can benchmark against an independently reviewed price.
Salmon coverage is led by Janice Schreiber, Managing Editor, Seafood. Explore related coverage on our seafood, shrimp prices and lobster prices pages.
Salmon benchmarks by origin
49 Expana Benchmark Prices for salmon from Chile, Norway, the US, Canada and Scotland.
Forward price forecasts
18-month Core forecasts for salmon, with price targets, bands and a buyer hedging indicator.
Fillet and whole-fish coverage
Farmed fillet by trim and size, whole fish FOB Oslo and container-load benchmarks.
Harvest and biomass tracking
Harvest and biomass in Chile and Norway, and how they shape the supply-demand balance.
Historical prices
Track how salmon prices have moved by month, quarter and year.
Market analysis
Commentary on harvest, biomass and freight, and what they mean for salmon prices.
Our salmon intelligence includes:
Salmon price forecast
Salmon prices track farmed harvest in Chile and Norway, biomass and growth conditions, freight and seasonal demand. Expana’s salmon forecasts project prices out to 18 months.
- An 18-month forward view of salmon prices.
- Near-term direction from harvest volumes, biomass, freight and buyer cover.
- Benchmark price context from Chile, Norway, the US and Scotland.
- Where prices sit against fair value, given the supply-demand balance.
- Seasonal patterns, including the typical move into a November low.
- Risk scenarios covering biological issues and freight disruption.
- Written analysis of the drivers behind every forecast update.
Forecast methodology last reviewed: October 2026.
Our salmon forecasting methodology
Each salmon market forecast brings together harvest and biomass data, demand and freight signals, and technical analysis of recent price action.
- Macroeconomic signals
We track consumer demand, freight and trade across the main salmon markets. - Technical indicators
We read trend and momentum around the moving average, using MACD and RSI. - Fundamental analysis
We weigh harvest, biomass and the supply-demand balance against a fair value band, alongside seasonality.
Our Chilean fresh fillet and Norwegian container-load benchmarks are IOSCO assured. Read more about our price assessment methodology. Buyers and processors can use the result to support negotiations, budgets and contract decisions.
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Latest salmon news and insights
The latest salmon market updates from our seafood team.
Salmon Market FAQs
What drives salmon prices?
Farmed salmon prices are set mainly by harvest volumes in Chile and Norway, biomass and growth conditions, freight costs and seasonal demand. Because fish take time to grow, supply is slow to respond and prices can move sharply when demand shifts.
Why are Chile and Norway so important for salmon prices?
Chile and Norway are the two largest farmed Atlantic salmon producers, so their harvest and biomass set the global tone. Expana’s fillet benchmark is assessed FOB Miami for Chilean product, with whole-fish benchmarks FOB Oslo for Norway.
What salmon grades does Expana cover?
Expana covers farmed Atlantic salmon fillet by trim and size, whole fish FOB Oslo, and container-load benchmarks, across Chile, Norway, the US and Scotland.
What factors influence salmon price forecasts?
Key factors include harvest and biomass, the supply-demand balance, freight, seasonality, demand and technical signals such as moving averages and RSI.
What is the salmon price forecast?
A salmon price forecast is a forward-looking view of how prices may develop over a set period, weighing harvest, demand and seasonality. Expana’s Core forecast projects salmon prices out to 18 months with price targets, bands and commentary.
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Expana delivers essential intelligence to industry professionals across seafood markets, ensuring business leaders stay informed about the latest prices and industry trends, enabling them to effectively navigate disruptions, manage prices, and deliver value to their customers.