In the past decade, Norway's per capita seafood consumption has decreased by 12%

This downward trend stands in stark contrast to Norway's status as a global top consumer of seafood. According to UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics calculated on a gross weight basis, Norway ranks 12th globally with an annual per capita consumption of around 50 kilograms. The report noted that this decline in domestic seafood consumption is not an isolated case, with many other countries experiencing similar trends. The primary factor behind this shift is the significant rise in seafood prices. Data from Statistics Norway (SSB) shows that seafood prices surged 63% between 2015-2024, while meat prices ...