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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Shifting demographics and enhanced consumer trust: the seafood trends driving rapid growth in China
The Norwegian Seafood Council’s consumer trends report focuses on China in 2026, outlining the trends influencing seafood consumption among Chinese consumers.
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Increased salmon volumes and high wild fish prices drove growth in seafood exports in March
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 -
Haaland and Norwegian seafood extend partnership through autumn 2028
The Norwegian Seafood Council and Erling Braut Haaland are extending their partnership, with the football star continuing as an ambassador and partner for Norwegian seafood.
Launched in March 2024, the collaboration has increased the visibility of both Haaland and Norwegian seafood in Norway and internationally. The partnership will now continue through autumn 2028, building further on a platfo -
Traditional and international: Cured Norwegian fish across the globe
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.
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