Norway had record exports of fish and seafood in 2023

Norwegian fish and seafood exports reached an all-time high in 2023, with a total value of US＄ 16,558,078,800.00 (about 172 billion in Norwegian kroner). This equates to 39 million meals served every day, year-round. This result represents growth of 14% compared to the previous year. “2023 was the year with the best value for Norwegian fish and seafood exports. They are one of Norway's most sought-after commercial products and today represent our country's second largest export after oil and gas,” says Christian Chramer, director general of the Norwegian Fisheries Council. One of the points to be analyzed for this result is based on exchange rate issues: the weakening of the Norwegian currency compared to the global market. “The fall in the value of the Norwegian krone and the general rise in prices on world markets have driven its value to a record level. In total, the devaluation of the local currency contributed to increasing the value of exports by almost 15 billion Norwegian ...