Global sales of Norwegian shrimp increased in the 2nd quarter of this year

Compared to the first quarter of last year, the value of exports increased by NOK 15 million, or 5%. Sales increased by 6%. Sweden, Denmark and the UK were the largest shrimp markets in the first quarter. In the first quarter, frozen peeled shrimp was the largest item in terms of value. The export value of frozen peeled shrimp in packages weighing more than 2 kg, which are mainly supplied to the UK and large catering enterprises in Sweden, has decreased by 27%. Sweden is the largest market “However, exports of frozen peeled shrimp in packages weighing less than 2 kg increased by 7%, and they mainly went to Swedish retailers,” says Martha Sophie Danielsen from the Norwegian Seafood Council. In the first quarter, the largest market for Norwegian shrimp was Sweden, with exports of NOK 77 million. This is a reduction of 7%, which is due to a general decrease in volumes, as well as a decrease in prices for frozen peeled shrimp. The production and export of frozen cooked shell shrimp ...