Norway's crab and prawn export statistics for August

Published 2024년 9월 24일

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In August, Norway's king crab exports dropped significantly by 44% in volume and 43% in value compared to the previous year, totaling 223 tons worth 105 million NOK. The primary markets were the United States, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam, with fresh king crab, mainly exported to Asia, comprising 86% of the total. The average export price was 469 NOK per kilogram, and 78 tons of frozen king crab were shipped. Conversely, Norwegian snow crab exports surged by 51% in volume to 49 tons and by 143% in value to 4 million NOK, with Japan, the United States, and Belgium as key markets. Japan notably increased its frozen snow crab imports by 144%, reaching nearly 900 tons. Additionally, Norwegian prawn exports saw a significant rise of 109% in volume to 3440 tons and a 31% increase in value to 154 million NOK.

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According to SeafoodMedia, Norway exported 223 tons of king crab in August, with an export value of 105 million Norwegian kroner, a year-on-year decrease of 44% in export volume and 79 million Norwegian kroner in export value, a decrease of 43%. The United States, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam are the largest export markets. In August, fresh king crab accounted for 86% of the total export volume, with Asia being the main export destination, accounting for 71%. The average export price was 469 Norwegian kilograms, and the export volume of frozen king crab was 78 tons. Norwegian snow crab exports in August The export volume was 49 tons, with an export value of 4700 NOK, a year-on-year increase of 51% in export volume and 4 million NOK in export value, a year-on-year increase of 143%. Japan, the United States and Belgium are the largest export markets. In August, Japan was the largest export market for ...

Source: Foodmate