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  • Norway's seafood exports worth NOK 151.4 billion in 2022

    Norway's seafood exports worth NOK 151.4 billion in 2022

    2022 was the best year ever for Norwegian seafood exports. Norway exported 2.9 million tonnes of seafood to a value of NOK 151.4 billion last year. It is a record for export value and corresponds to 40 million meals every day - all year round.

  • Norwegian aquaculture continues to top the charts of the most sustainable animal protein production

    Norwegian aquaculture continues to top the charts of the most sustainable animal protein production

    The Coller FAIRR Index, which ranks the world’s most sustainable animal protein producers, has crowned three Norwegian aquaculture companies at the top of the table.
    Of just four companies identified by the index as being ‘low risk’ against a number of factors demonstrative of sustainability, three are Norwegian aquaculture producers. Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farmer, once again took the

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    Norwegian seafood exports in November totalled NOK 14.4 billion

    Norway exported NOK 14.4 billion worth of seafood in November, representing an increase of NOK 2.3 billion, or 19 per cent, compared to the same month last year.
    So far this year, Norway has exported NOK 138 billion worth of seafood. NOK 29.2 billion ahead of the same period last year.
    Increased costs and high food inflation
    "The export value in November is the third highest ever in a sin

  • Photo: Tom Haga, Norwegian Seafood Council

    Norway exported NOK 15.4 billion worth of seafood in October

    Norwegian seafood worth NOK 15.4 billion was exported in October. The highest value ever in a single month and an increase of NOK 3.3 billion, or 27 per cent, from the same month last year.
    The export value in October was NOK 727 million higher than the previous record month, which was September 2022.
    Half a billion a day
    "Norwegian seafood exports experienced historical growth in October

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    Norway has exported NOK 109 billion worth of seafood so far this year

    Norway exported NOK 109 billion worth of seafood in the first nine months of the year. It is a new record, with a growth of 29 per cent, or NOK 24.3 billion, compared to the same period last year.
    "The growth in value for Norwegian seafood exports has been impressive this year, and in September, we passed the NOK 100 billion mark. Historically high prices are one of the reasons why the third qu

  • Photo: Carlos Levitanus, Norwegian Seafood Council

    New export records and large cost increases

    The value of Norwegian seafood exports has never been higher in a single month than in August. Last month, Norway exported NOK 12.5 billion worth of seafood. This is an increase of NOK 2.9 billion, or 30 per cent, compared to August last year.
    So far this year, the export value of Norwegian seafood has grown by NOK 21.2 billion, or 29 per cent, to a total value of NOK 94 billion, compared to th

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    Record breaking results for Norwegian seafood exports continues

    Norway exported seafood with a value of NOK 11.6 billion July, representing an increase of NOK 2.1 billion, or 23 per cent, compared to July 2021. Year to date, Norway has exported NOK 81.7 billion by seafood value. This is an increase of NOK 18.5 billion, or 29 per cent, compared to last year.
    “After a record-breaking first half of the year, July follows on as the best July month ever for Norw

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    Norwegian seafood exports exceed NOK 70 billion in the first half of the year

    The export value of Norwegian seafood has never been higher in the first half of the year than in 2022. In the first six months of the year, Norway exported seafood worth NOK 70.1 billion. This is a value growth of 31 per cent, or NOK 16.4 billion, compared with the first half of last year.
    At the same time, June was the strongest June ever, with an export value of NOK 12.3 billion. This is an

  • Christian Chramer. Photo: Marius Fiskum

    Christian Chramer is the new CEO of Norwegian Seafood Council

    By unanimous decision, the board of the Norwegian Seafood Council has appointed Christian Chramer (48) as our new CEO.
    “We are very pleased to welcome Christian Chramer as the new CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council. His broad management experience and strong communication skills will help to lift the Seafood Council further, and we look forward to an exciting collaboration in the future”, say

  • Norwegian salmon is the most popular sushi topping

    Norway: Bringing salmon sushi to your bento box since the 1980s

    Celebrating World Sushi Day on the 18th June would not be possible without a nod to the world’s most popular fish and sushi topping – Norwegian salmon.
    Salmon’s vibrant pink is immediately recognisable in Japanese restaurants, on sushi conveyor belts and in supermarket pre-prepared boxes around the world. With versatility, a delicate flavour and a universal appeal, salmon has become not only th

  • Photo: Norwegian Seafood Council

    Historically high Norwegian seafood exports in May

    Norway exported seafood worth NOK 12.4 billion in May. This is an increase of NOK 4.1 billion, or 49 per cent, compared with May last year.
    - The strong global demand for Norwegian seafood gave an export value in May which is the second highest ever in a single month, only beaten by March this year. Increased export prices, primarily for salmon, but also for other species such as trout, cod, sa

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