The end-of-season catch for Norwegian bluefish is stable, and prices remain firm.

Published 2025년 11월 4일

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Core tip: In the 44th week of 2025, the Atlantic mackerel catch in Norway is entering the end of the season, but overall supply remains stable and prices are firm. According to data from the Norwegian Fisheries Directorate, the total catch for that week reached 13,400 tons, with foreign fleets contributing 12,400 tons, accounting for over 90%. Nine foreign fishing vessels were the main contributors, with several completing two trips, with individual catches ranging between 500 and 1,250 tons. The Norwegian fleet caught approximately 1,000 tons, with the "Selvåg Senior" catching nearly 600 tons in a single trip, making it the largest single catch of the week.

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The main fishing areas are located in the traditional autumn fishing grounds east of the Shetland Islands in the UK, with a few small vessels still active along the coast of Norway. This week, the average weight of mackerel is 430 grams, down from 517 grams in early autumn, but the overall quality remains good. Notably, as of now, the Norwegian mackerel quota of 152,256 tons has been exceeded by 1,600 tons, meaning that in the coming weeks, the domestic fleet's catch will rapidly shrink, and future market supply will mainly depend on foreign vessels. Analysts point out that sustained purchasing demand from Asian buyers has supported stable prices, and export prices are expected to remain high. Meanwhile, the catch of spring-spawning herring (NVG Herring) continues to rise, making it another highlight of this week. The total catch in the northern fishing grounds reached 30,500 tons, completed by 54 fishing vessels, with purse seiners contributing 18,000 tons and coastal fishing ...

Source: Foodmate