Salmon exports from Norway to Spain grow 30% until August

Published Sep 14, 2022

Tridge summary

A recent study by Ipsos for the Norwegian Seafood Council reveals a significant surge in salmon consumption in Spain, with a 30% increase in imports from Norway from January to August of this year compared to the same period last year. The research demonstrates that 79% of Spaniards have consumed salmon in the last six months, with sushi, sashimi, and poke preparations growing in popularity. Additionally, the study highlights the accessibility and health benefits of Norwegian salmon, which is consumed regularly by eight out of 10 Spaniards at home and by 31% in restaurants. The highest consumption is observed in several regions, including Levante, Catalonia, Aragon, the Northwest, and Andalusia.
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Original content

Salmon is one of the most consumed fish in Spain. In fact, the value of salmon exports from Norway to Spain has shot up 30% between January and August, compared to the same period of the previous year. Thus, according to the survey prepared by Ipsos for the Norwegian Seafood Council, 79% of Spaniards have consumed salmon in the last six months. Meanwhile, 50% of consumers have also eaten sushi or sashimi made with salmon in this same period, which shows the growing popularity of these Asian preparations in national cuisine. The poke (a raw fish salad typical of Hawaiian cuisine but whose popularity is already worldwide) is consolidated among the preferences of the Spanish, since almost 20% of those surveyed have consumed it in the last six months (and close to 25% have prepared it with salmon as the star ingredient). With regard to the use of salmon exclusively in the home, this fish finds a niche in the kitchen driven by the most current culinary trends. In fact, 30% of Spaniards ...

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