Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ymrf11WMatj Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Copper River King Salmon Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider [aIDuG4QmJ7F] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Often referred to as "the Wagyu of salmon," Copper River king salmon can reach $120 per pound. Sought after by chefs for its rich, buttery flavor, this salmon is not easy to come by. To reach its final destination in Alaska's Copper River, it has to swim 300 miles between glaciers. It's a tiring journey in which the fish builds up its strength and muscle. The cold waters of the Copper River are challenging for fishers too, who set sail with no guarantee they will catch any fish at all. So is Copper River king salmon worth the challenge? And why is it so expensive? Editor’s Note: In a previous version of the video, the chart at 11:02 was incorrect featuring the years in the incorrect order. Insider regrets the error. MORE SO EXPENSIVE FOOD VIDEOS: Why Real Dijon Mustard Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why Miyazaki Mangoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why 5 Of The World's Priciest Salts And Spices Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food ------------------------------------------------------ #Salmon #SoExpensiveFood #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Copper River King Salmon Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider UudQeTHxwMN R8RdImJ7hiv Rwn5sNPmtWC jbbB6Pxb7Bt 9qNdf0KfpKt NF1nCifj0ZU fviv4VJCMVs aD1f7gyrVBF
Often referred to as "the Wagyu of salmon," Copper River king salmon can reach $120 per pound. Sought after by chefs for its rich, buttery flavor, this salmon is not easy to come by. To reach its final destination in Alaska's Copper River, it has to swim 300 miles between glaciers. It's a tiring journey in which the fish builds up its strength and muscle. The cold waters of the Copper River are challenging for fishers too, who set sail with no guarantee they will catch any fish at all. So is Copper River king salmon worth the challenge? And why is it so expensive? Editor’s Note: In a previous version of the video, the chart at 11:02 was incorrect featuring the years in the incorrect order. Insider regrets the error. MORE SO EXPENSIVE FOOD VIDEOS: Why Real Dijon Mustard Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why Miyazaki Mangoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why 5 Of The World's Priciest Salts And Spices Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food ------------------------------------------------------ #Salmon #SoExpensiveFood #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Copper River King Salmon Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider UudQeTHxwMN R8RdImJ7hiv Rwn5sNPmtWC jbbB6Pxb7Bt 9qNdf0KfpKt NF1nCifj0ZU fviv4VJCMVs aD1f7gyrVBF