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.
A balanced diet is important when it comes to physical performance, and according to Erling Haaland, Norwegian seafood is a great choice for a nutritious football diet. This year, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is ramping up the Haaland partnership, showcasing his commitment to a healthy seafood diet.
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.
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Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14.3 billion in August. This is a decline of NOK 254 million, or 2 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
"The summer of 2025 has been marked by considerable turmoil in the markets. Changes in customs duties on exports to the US are affecting Norwegian seafood exports and posing challenges for the global seafood trade. In addition, increased competit
Once again, the fresh annual monitoring report from the IMR for farmed fish shows no exceedance of the EU's limit values for illegal and undesirable substances. Tests from 2024 were done on samples from 888 farmed fish, with a collection of more than 30,000 test results confirming the seafood’s safety.
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
As International Sushi Day approaches, the Norwegian Seafood Council looks back on Project Japan – the initiative that introduced raw salmon from Norway to the global sushi menu.
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 14.3 billion in April. This is an increase of NOK 293 million, or 2 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“Despite the turmoil in world trade, the favourable trend for Norwegian seafood exports continued. Norway has never before exported seafood for a higher value in the month of April. The growth is due to increased export volumes and rising demand
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. Overarching themes were global megatrends shaping seafood consumption.
