Strong Seafood Exports in January, Due to High Salmon Prices and a Weak Krone

“2024 seafood exports have got off to a good start. This is primarily due to increased salmon prices. Together with a weakened krone, this has led to the total export value setting a record high for January”, says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Another Strong Quarter For Norwegian Seafood Exports, but a Decline in Value Measured in Euros

October 6, 2023 Norwegian Seafood Council

”In terms of value, Norwegian seafood exports are still doing well. Salmon, trout, cod and pollack have had a historically strong third quarter behind them. However, it is still the weak Norwegian krone that is the most important driver of value growth”, says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Norway Exported Seafood Worth NOK 13,1 Billion in May – Saved by the Weak Krone

“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 export value. The market situation has now become more demanding”, says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Price Growth Led to a Record Start for Norwegian Seafood Exports in 2023

February 15, 2023 Norwegian Seafood Council

For the first time since April 1989, the USA is the largest market for Norwegian seafood exports. Norway exported NOK 1.15 billion worth of seafood to the USA in January, an increase of 41 per cent since January last year.

Norway’s Seafood Exports Worth NOK 151.4 Billion in 2022

January 6, 2023 Norwegian Seafood Council

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.