Salmones Austral

Highly Engaged Employees

Salmones Austral is a prominent leader in the aquaculture and salmon production sector, established in 2013 through the strategic merger of Trusal S.A., Salmones Pacific Star S.A., and Comsur Ltda. This consolidation brought together over 25 years of specialized experience in salmon breeding and processing. The company operates with a significant workforce of 1,000 - 5,000 employees, managing two processing plants and 20 distinct processing centers. Its cultivation activities span both fresh and seawater environments across Chile's Maule, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Lagos, and Aysén regions. This extensive operational footprint supports an annual production capacity fluctuating between 45,000 and 55,000 tons, with a potential to reach 80,000 tons. The product mix comprises 63% Atlantic salmon and 37% Coho salmon, positioning Salmones Austral among the top five Chilean producers of Coho salmon. The company engages in global trade, exporting to over 20 countries, with the United States and Asia serving as primary markets for Atlantic salmon, and Japan as the key destination for Coho salmon. Its annual revenue stands at $585.5M. For insights into the people driving this operation, you can Meet Salmones Austral's team.