Spain: Imports of Norwegian skrei cod soar by 149% in volume in the first two months of the year

Published 2024년 4월 8일

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Norway's premium skrei wild cod campaign, particularly popular in Spain, its largest importer, is wrapping up in April. This year's campaign witnessed a remarkable surge in exports to Spain, with volumes and values increasing by 149% and 128% respectively, despite a 20% reduction in wild cod quotas. The growing demand in Spain underscores its significance as a key market for skrei. The article also highlights the fish's versatility, superior quality, traditional cooking methods, and nutritional benefits, including its status as a lean protein source, low fat content, and richness in Omega 3.

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The month of April will bring to an end the campaign for Norway's premium skrei wild cod, which has already made an undisputed and top-level niche both in homes and in restaurants in Spain, its leading world importer. In fact, in January and February, direct exports of Norwegian skrei to Spain rose 149% in volume to 716 tons year-on-year and 128% in value to 3.9 million euros. “The consumer still has time to enjoy a few more days of this delicious delicacy that comes from the icy, crystal-clear waters of Norway. The national market has evolved very positively since January, when the fisheries opened and we are very satisfied with the reception that Spain gives to the king of cod, the skrei, or Norwegian black leg," declares the director of the Seafood Council of Norway in Spain, Tore Holvik. “This growth is even more impressive if you take into account that wild cod quotas have dropped by 20% compared to 2022. Today, Spain is the most important market for skrei and we are very ...

Source: Financialfood