Norway exported seafood worth NOK 17.8 billion in September. This represents a decline of NOK 27 million compared with the same month last year.
“Norway has never exported a higher volume of salmon in a single month than it did in September. At the same time, prices have risen in both euros and US dollars. The fact that the value of the Norwegian seafood exports nevertheless remained unchanged
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
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
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.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.5 billion in March. This represents an increase of NOK 522 million, or 3 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“Norwegian seafood exports performed well in March, despite the war in the Middle East, a stronger Norwegian krone and a continued decline in exports to the US. This is largely due to increased salmon volumes, higher prices for several s
From the south of Europe, all the way to the Caribbean and to the African continent – Norwegian cured fish, known as clipfish, saltfish and stockfish, are well-loved products.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.8 billion in February. This is a decrease of NOK 262 million, or 2 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14.8 billion in January. This is a decrease of NOK 416 million, or 3 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
"Lower salmon prices, a weaker US dollar, reduced quotas for several wild fish species and tougher competition in important markets meant that Norwegian seafood exports fell in January," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Coun
What happens when you eat seafood for every meal for an entire month? Norwegian fisherman and former participant in the TV program “Kompani Lauritzen”, Julian Rassat (27), took on the challenge. The result can now be seen in an entertaining series about taste, health, and the joy of food.
With his warm humor and quick-witted personality, Julian Rassat from the Norwegian city Fredrikstad became
Norway exported a total of 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion last year. This is a record in value and corresponds to 38 million meals every single day - all year round.
This is an increase of NOK 6.4 billion, or 4 per cent, compared with 2024.
“2025 was a demanding year for seafood, with lower quotas and catches at record prices for all our most important wild-caught spec
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 16.6 billion in November. This is a decrease of NOK 608 million, or 4 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“This is the second month in a row that seafood exports have fallen in value compared with the same month last year. In November, even historically high prices were unable to compensate for the decline in volume for a number of wild-caught spe
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 18.3 billion in October. This is a decrease of NOK 122 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same month last year. Despite the decline, October was the second highest month for Norwegian seafood exports.
Chef Daniel Canzian is Italy’s new Stockfish Ambassador, chosen by the Norwegian Seafood Council to promote Norwegian stockfish in major cities like Milan. Known for combining creativity with tradition, he will help reposition the product in a changing market and highlight its cultural heritage while inspiring new generations of consumers.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 17.9 billion in September. This is an increase of NOK 1.4 billion, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“Seafood exports have had a strong month in terms of value and a solid third quarter. This is primarily due to higher prices for mackerel, cod, saithe and king crab," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
The large
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.9 billion in July. This is an increase of NOK 1.1 billion, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
"Seafood exports have had a historically strong July in terms of value. This is primarily due to high salmon volumes and impressive value growth to China," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
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The first half of 2025 was the best ever for Norwegian seafood exports. In total, Norway exported 1.3 million tonnes of seafood setting an export record of NOK 85.2 billion. This is equivalent to a volume of 36 million meals every single day.
"The first half of the year shows that Norwegian seafood exports are strong, even in the face of demanding market conditions and increasing trade barriers
After ten consecutive months of growth in seafood exports, there was a decline in seafood exports in May. Increased salmon production in Norway and globally resulted in lower prices and a slightly lower total value for May. Reduced volumes for clipfish, together with a somewhat stronger Norwegian krone against the US dollar, also contributed to the decline.
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
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 USA,"
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 yea
