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3 April 2025 04:00

Billion-dollar growth to the US and China resulted in a solid first quarter for Norwegian seafood exports

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 44 billion in the first quarter. This is an increase of NOK 3.5 billion, or 9 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
"The first quarter has been characterised by increased export volumes for salmon, high prices for cod, mackerel and snow crab and strong value growth to the USA and China. In addition, the Norwegian krone was weaker in the first quart

The Norway – UK Seafood Summit 2025 showcased opportunities and future challenges, as well as the global megatrends that shape seafood consumption.

7 March 2025 07:34

Exploring New Shifts and Change: Norway UK Seafood Summit 2025

The Norway – UK Seafood Summit 2025 showcased opportunities and future challenges. Overarching themes were global megatrends shaping seafood consumption.

5 March 2025 05:00

Strong growth in Norwegian seafood exports in February

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14.1 billion in February. This is an increase of NOK 853 million, or 6 per cent, compared with the same month last year.

"We have never before experienced such a high export value in the month of February. This is due to the combination of a weak Norwegian krone measured against the euro and dollar, high salmon volumes and strong value growth to the U

5 February 2025 05:00

Higher salmon volumes and US growth resulted in record seafood exports in January

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.3 billion in January. This is an increase of NOK 1.9 billion, or 14 per cent, compared with the same month last year.

“January was characterised by increased export volumes for salmon and solid value growth for several of our wild-caught species. In addition, the Norwegian krone has weakened against both the dollar and the euro compared with January last

6 January 2025 05:00

2024 was the best year ever for Norwegian seafood exports

Never has Norway exported seafood with such a high value as in 2024. A total of 2.8 million tonnes of Norwegian seafood worth NOK 175.4 billion was exported last year. This corresponds to 38 million meals every single day - all year round.
"2024 was characterized by quota cuts for cod, significant production challenges for salmon, geopolitical fluctuations and economic turmoil in the global mar

There is still room for growth in sales and increased storytelling around salmon as a product, Country Director for Italy, Tom-Jørgen Gangsø, says.

16 December 2024 15:00

Italy Chosen for Salmon Investment Boost

This year, Italy was chosen as one of the markets for a new case investment project for salmon. The main objectives have been to increase learning and test new activities and approaches that can contribute to achieving the main goals set for the Italian market.

4 December 2024 05:00

Price growth and increased volumes resulted in the highest value ever for Norwegian seafood exports in November

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 17.3 billion in November. This is an increase of NOK 1 billion, or 6 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
"We've seen several months in a row of solid growth in seafood exports, and this trend continued in November. Thanks to price growth for salmon, mackerel, cod, haddock and herring, this was the best November ever in terms of value," says Christ

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