Categories: export

  • Norwegian seafood exports remained stable in October

    Norway exported seafood worth NOK 18.2 billion in October. This represents a decline of NOK 48 million, leaving export value virtually unchanged compared with the same month last year.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Weak Norwegian krone triggers strong value growth for November seafood exports

    Norway exported seafood worth NOK 16.7 billion in November. This is an increase of NOK 2.4 billion, or 17 per cent, compared to the same month last year.
    “On 13 November, seafood exports surpassed the 2022 full-year export total of NOK 151.4 billion. This year, we expect the value of Norwegian seafood exports will exceed NOK 170 billion, for which we can largely thank the weak Norwegian krone”,

  • Inshore Norwegian cod, Skrei and haddock granted MSC-recertification

    Good news just before the big cod season starts: Norwegian cod, Skrei and haddock caught within 12 nautical miles are once again MSC-certified.
    Coastal fishing for cod and haddock has over the last year been in a recertification process to regain their MSC certificates. The Norwegian Fishermen's Association has had project responsibility for this certification in collaboration with the sales t

  • Seafood exports totalled NOK 18.4 billion in October

    Norway exported NOK 18.4 billion worth of seafood in October. This is an increase of NOK 3.3 billion, or 22 per cent, compared to the same month last year.
    Never has Norway exported a higher value of seafood in a single month than in October. The last top quotation from a single month originates from March this year. The export value then ended at NOK 15.7 billion.
    Best single month ever

  • Weak Norwegian krone in August brought new growth for seafood exports

    Norway exported NOK 14.2 billion worth of seafood in August. This is an increase of NOK 1.8 billion, or 15 per cent, compared to the same month last year.
    “The devaluation of the krone is the main reason for the increase in the export value. In August, the Norwegian krone was as much as 16 per cent weaker against the euro than in the same month last year. This explains almost the entire increas

  • Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13,1 billion in May – saved by the weak krone

    Norway exported NOK 13.1 billion worth of seafood in May. This is an increase of NOK 816 million, or 7 per cent, compared to the same month in 2022.
    “As in April, we also see a significant currency effect in May. The weak Norwegian krone alone contributed to an increase in export value of around NOK 1.5 billion last month. Without this currency development, there would have been a decline in ex

  • Currency effects, value growth and volume decline for Norwegian seafood exports in February

    Norway exported seafood worth NOK 12.8 billion in February. This is an increase of NOK 1.6 billion, or 14 per cent, from last year's same month.
    “Despite war and unrest in several parts of the world, Norwegian seafood exports have enjoyed a good start to the year in value, driven by high price growth and a weak Norwegian krone. However, export volume has fallen six months in a row, and we must

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • NSC launches unique seafood sustainability campaign in UK

    Can people’s perceptions about seafood and sustainable diets be changed over the course of three weeks? That is the theory behind the unique campaign being launched by the Norwegian Seafood Council in the UK this June.
    A Sea Change is coming –to Letchworth
    The 11th of June marks the start of the three-week long campaign, Sea Change, which aims to do just that – encourage a sea change for se

  • Pandemic accelerates trends, drives innovation, and creates opportunity across the seafood industry for 2022

    The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in many ways. We are well-versed in the negatives, but it’s important to note that it’s also presented huge growth and innovation opportunities in markets across the world. The seafood industry is one of them.
    The Norwegian Seafood Council’s (NSC) annual trend report, just launched, unveils the seafood trends that are emerging at speed thanks to the

  • Price increases deliver export record for Norwegian seafood in April 2022

    Norway exported seafood worth NOK 11.3 billion in April. This is an increase of NOK 2.8 billion, or 33 per cent, compared with April last year.
    In the first four months of this year, Norway exported seafood worth NOK 45.4 billion. This is a growth in export value of 25 per cent, or NOK 9.1 billion, measured against the first four months of 2021.
    “Higher prices for our key species such as sal

  • Green recovery from pandemic must also mean blue

    The theme for this year’s UN World Health Day on April 7 is Our Planet, Our Health, aiming to focus on opportunities for so called green and healthy recovery from the pandemic.
    “The need to change our ways when it comes to how we treat ourselves and our planet is more pressing than ever. The food we put in our bodies, and how we want our food systems to work is a major part of this,” says Rena

  • Norwegian seafood exports to Ukraine, Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union

    In connection with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Norwegian Seafood Council has received a number of inquiries about the consequences for Norwegian seafood exports to these countries. Here is a summary of key facts and figures.
    Share of Norwegian seafood exports
    Ukraine accounts for 1.8% of the total export value of Norwegian seafood. Norway exported seafood worth NOK 2.2 billion to Ukr

  • Norwegian salmon is deforestation-free says new report

    The Norwegian salmon farming industry has set a global example by supporting their suppliers of Brazilian soybeans – widely used in salmon feed – to become 100% deforestation- and conversion-free.
    A newly published report, by an independent auditor in Brazil, states that the suppliers of Brazilian soybean to Norwegian salmon have accomplished their goal of a deforestation and conversion free s

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