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Record-levels of Norwegian seafood exports in July
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.6 billion in July. This represents an increase of NOK 1.8 billion, or 13 per cent, compared with the same period last year. “July was a strong month for Norwegian seafood exports. Salmon drove both increased export volumes and higher prices. Rising prices for cod, mackerel and trout also made a positive contribution. A stronger Norwegian krone has put a damper
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Geopolitical unrest, currency effects and quota cuts led to a decline in the value of Norwegian seafood exports in the first half of the year
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 84.5 billion in the first half of the year. This represents a decline of NOK 669 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
“Seafood exports in the first half of the year were influenced by both domestic and international factors. Here at home, low quotas for several wild-caught species have resulted in record-low export volumes and record -
Norwegian seafood has gone viral during the World Cup
The news of how the Norwegian national football team brought 500 kilos of seafood from Norway to the World Cup in the US has gone viral.
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Norwegian seafood powers the national football team’s performance
National team chef Aron Espeland brings 500kg of Norwegian seafood to the World Cup. Read Espeland and Christian André Pettersen’s thoughts on seafood and nutrition.
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Lower volumes and a stronger krone led to a decline in the value of Norwegian seafood exports in May
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion in May. This represents a decline of NOK 146 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“A turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade barriers and reduced availability of raw materials continue to affect seafood exports. So far, 2026 has been far more challenging than last year for Norwegian seafood. Despite higher prices for salm -
Stronger Norwegian krone curbed seafood exports in April
There are several factors affecting the decline in Norwegian seafood exports in April, such as the tariff dispute with the US and the war in the Middle East. The main explanation for the fall, however, is a sharp strengthening of the Norwegian krone against both the euro and the dollar.
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