Norwegian seafood exports down – sharp decline on US market
Producers in Norway exported seafood worth NoK13.4 billion in May, which represents a 1% drop compared with May last year. This is the fourth month this year that has seen…
Light at the end of the tunnel, says NSC’s UK country director
It’s been a challenging year for the seafood industry overall, including Norwegian seafood exports to the UK, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council’s UK country director Bjørn-Erik Stabell. ‘Whitefish exports…
Strengthening currency curbs Norwegian seafood exports
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion in April, a 5% drop compared with the same month last year. The decline is mainly due to a significant strengthening of the…
Targeting the protein boom demands clear communication
With 20% of UK consumers now following a high-protein diet, the seafood industry is in a strong position to capitalise on the fast-growing protein category, according to the Norwegian Seafood…
Value drop for Norway’s seafood exports
The value of Norwegian seafood exports in February dropped 2% in NoK terms compared to the same month in 2025, while the figure for the first two months of 2026…
Seafood trends drive rapid change in 2026
The year ahead is likely to be defined by rapid transformation across the seafood industry, with evolving sales channels, a greater emphasis on health and nutrition, and shifting demographics all…
Skrei season kicks off in Norway
January sees the return of the Norwegian skrei season as Arctic cod undertake their 1000km migration from the Barents Sea to spawning grounds off the coast of northern Norway. Last year skrei quality was recorded as excellent by those managing…
Record year for Norway’s seafood exports
2025 turned out to be yet another record year for Norwegian seafood exports, despite the turmoil in international trade, as Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood valued at NoK181.5…
Norway’s herring and mackerel exports take a sharp dip
Although October was the second highest month this year for Norway’s seafood exports, with record salmon exports in both volume and value terms, overall seafood exports were down 1% as…
Paving the way for a more sustainable industry
Norway’s response to ever-changing regulatory and environmental factors is a model for regulation designed to be flexible – a framework that can respond to emerging science, evolving technologies and, crucially,…
