The popularity of Norwegian salmon is growing around the world

Published 2024년 6월 10일

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In May 2024, Norway experienced an 8% increase in salmon exports, amounting to NOK 724 million, with the sales volume rising by 2%. Poland, Denmark, and Spain emerged as the largest markets. The price of fresh salmon fillets also hit a record high of NOK 164 per kg, a increase of NOK 5 from April 2023. The export of fresh fillets surged by 35% to 13,223 tons, and frozen fillets by 21% to 5,836 tons, notably increasing the share of fillets in salmon exports from 25% to 30%. Spain saw the most significant increase in export value, rising by NOK 163 million, or 25%, compared to the previous year, totaling 6,833 tonnes and valued at over NOK 2.2 billion.

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Compared to the same month last year, exports increased by NOK 724 million, or 8%. Sales volume increased by 2%. Poland, Denmark and Spain were the largest salmon markets in May The price for fresh salmon fillets is NOK 164 per kg, which is NOK 5 per kg higher than the previous record month of April 2023. “May was the first month in 2024 to see an increase in salmon production. At the same time, fillet exports continue to increase compared to last year. This applies to both volume and cost,” says seafood analyst Paul T. Andal of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Sales of fresh fillets increased by 35% to 13,223 tons, and frozen fillets by 21% to 5,836 tons. “This means that the share of fillets in salmon exports has increased from 25% last year to 30% this year,” Andal explains. Exports of fresh salmon fillets increased by 40% to NOK 2.2 billion, while exports of frozen fillets increased by 13% to just over NOK 900 million. The largest increase in value was observed in Spain in May, ...

Source: Fishretail