Salmon exports from Norway to Spain grow 30% until August

Salmon is one of the most consumed fish in Spain. In fact, the value of salmon exports from Norway to Spain has shot up 30% between January and August, compared to the same period of the previous year. Thus, according to the survey prepared by Ipsos for the Norwegian Seafood Council, 79% of Spaniards have consumed salmon in the last six months. Meanwhile, 50% of consumers have also eaten sushi or sashimi made with salmon in this same period, which shows the growing popularity of these Asian preparations in national cuisine. The poke (a raw fish salad typical of Hawaiian cuisine but whose popularity is already worldwide) is consolidated among the preferences of the Spanish, since almost 20% of those surveyed have consumed it in the last six months (and close to 25% have prepared it with salmon as the star ingredient). With regard to the use of salmon exclusively in the home, this fish finds a niche in the kitchen driven by the most current culinary trends. In fact, 30% of Spaniards ...