Norwegian skrei continues to break consumption records in Spain

Published 2024년 4월 8일

Tridge summary

Norwegian skrei, a seasonal wild cod, has experienced a notable increase in popularity in Spain, with a 26% rise in volume and a 49% jump in value last year, totaling 1,138 tons and €6 million. This growth continued into the early months of this year, with direct exports to Spain soaring by 149% in volume and 128% in value. This surge in demand for skrei, known for its high quality and firm texture, comes despite a general decline in fish consumption in Spain and a 20% cut in wild cod quotas. Skrei, which is caught in the Lofoten Islands from January to April, has become increasingly valued in the Spanish market.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Norwegian skrei continues to register long double-digit growth in Spain, both in volume and value, something very notable in a context of declining fish consumption in our country. Specifically, purchases of Norwegian "skrei" reached 1,138 t last year, 26% more than the previous year, with a value of €6 million, 49% more. Equally positive were the data for fresh farmed cod from Norway, with an increase of 112%, up to 2,879 t, and 145%, up to €15.4 million. This year, the evolution is very favorable. Thus, in January and February, direct exports of Norwegian skrei to Spain rose by 149% in volume (up to 716 t in interannual rate) and 128% in value, up to €3.9 million. "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 ...

Source: Alimarket