Norwegian fresh salmon sales rebound, exports to China soar

In the 46th week of 2023 (November 13-19), the total export volume of Norwegian fresh salmon increased to 24,834 tons, an increase of 4% month-on-month and year-on-year. According to data released by the Norwegian Seafood Agency, the average price of Oslo offshore (FOB) fell to NOK 83.74 (EUR 7.17/USD 7.82) per kilogram, down 2% month-on-month but up 17% year-on-year. ​ This growth was achieved due to steady growth in sales to China, the UK and the EU. Sales to the EU and UK increased significantly to 19,337 tons and 1,393 tons, and sales to China also increased to 859 tons. ​ During the same period, sales to the United States and South Korea dropped to 509 tons and 384 tons respectively. The average FOB price in the EU fell slightly to 82.17 NOK/kg, and the price in the United States also fell to 86.66 NOK/kg. ​ Prices in China fell to NOK 193.54/kg. Prices in the UK stabilized at around NOK 82.80/kg, while prices in South Korea rose to NOK 88.09/kg in week 46. ​ On the ...