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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

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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

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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

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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.

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.

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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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Strong September secures solid quarter for Norwegian seafood exports

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 44.1 billion in the third quarter. This is an increase of NOK 2.2 billion, or 5 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
“Thanks to a historically high export value in September, we have put behind us the best third quarter ever. This time there is virtually no currency effect from a weak Norwegian krone, since we are comparing with the same period la

Norwegian seafood export value in July totalled NOK 13 billion

Norwegian seafood export value in July totalled NOK 13 billion

This is an increase of NOK 727 million, or 6 per cent, from the same month last year. The largest markets for Norwegian seafood exports in July were Poland, Denmark and the Netherlands Seafood from Norway was exported to a total of 111 countries in July. This is 1 more than in July last year.
"The reason behind the increase in export value for July is a weakened Norwegian krone against both t

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Weak June resulted in a decline in seafood exports in the first half of the year

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 80.6 billion in the first half of the year. This is a decrease of NOK 1.6 billion, or 2 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
“Although there was no growth in value, the first half of the year was the second best ever in terms of value. Only last year was better. A weak Norwegian krone and high prices for cod and salmon boosted value in the first f

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Value growth for salmon and trout contributed to solid seafood exports in May

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14 billion in May. This is an increase of NOK 1 billion, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
"The growth in value in May is largely due to increased export volumes of both salmon and trout, as well as price growth for salmon," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Best May ever for seafood exports
In the first fo

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Currency effects boost value of Norwegian seafood exports

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.9 billion in April. This is an increase of NOK 924 million, or 7 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“The value of exports has never been higher in April than this year. The growth is largely due to the Norwegian krone, which has weakened slightly against the euro and the US dollar compared with April last year. In addition, last month saw incr

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Decline in seafood exports in the first quarter

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 40.2 billion in the first quarter. This is a decrease of NOK 1.2 billion, or 3 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
“Thanks to a weak Norwegian krone and high prices, export value grew in January and February. However, the currency effect declined in March, while there has been a drop in volume for several species in the first three months of the

2024 Seafood Trends Revealed: New Report from the Norwegian Seafood Council

2024 Seafood Trends Revealed: New Report from the Norwegian Seafood Council

The Norwegian Seafood Council unveiles our latest global seafood trends report. A deep dive into the most pressing industry developments and consumer trends, ‘Oceans of change: seafood trends for 2024’ reveals how these are converging to drive transformative change.
Alongside exclusive NSC consumer data, sales and consumption statistics and examples of industry innovations, the report offers v

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Three consecutive years of value growth for Norwegian seafood exports

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.3 billion in February. This is an increase of NOK 339 million, or 3 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“Thanks to strong growth in the value of salmon, trout, cod and snow crab, the export value in February was lifted to a historically high level. The value of Norwegian seafood exports has now increased every month for three years, which has n

NSC Summit L2R UK Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Rt Hon Mark Spencer_Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth_NSC CEO Christian Chramer

NORWAY – UK 2024 SEAFOOD SUMMIT GALVANISES SEAFOOD SECTOR Industry leaders emphasise collaboration and transparency as cornerstones for future growth

27th February 2024, Fishmonger’s Hall, London
Close to 200 leading stakeholders from across the seafood industry united on 27th February for the 2024 Norway-UK Seafood Summit, at Fishmongers’ Hall in London.
The event, which is firmly cementing itself as an important date in industry calendars, led with bilateral updates from the Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie My

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Sigmund Bjørgo returns to the Norwegian Seafood Council – rejoins as Country Director to China

The Norwegian Seafood Council has hired Sigmund Bjørgo (46) as its new Country Director to China.
- Sigmund Bjørgo is strategically strong and has in-depth knowledge of both the seafood industry and the Chinese market. He has previously served in the same position in China and has done a remarkable job for us for many years, so we are extremely pleased to have him back, says Director of Global

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