Norwegian live snow crab exports to China will soon be approved

Naess said China is the world's largest market for live snow crabs, but it has not yet opened Norwegian imports. After negotiations with Chinese customs officials, it is expected to eventually obtain regulatory approval. "The Norwegian Food Safety Authority still has some regulatory work to complete, but we have received very positive signals from China that our products are about to be approved." Naess said. In 2025, the Norwegian government will allocate 10% of the total snow crab fishing quota to live crab exports, aiming to expand market access in Asia. Norwegian analysts pointed out that entering the Chinese market will greatly improve the overall profitability of the Norwegian snow crab industry, and it is possible to replicate some of the successful ...