Norway experienced a significant surge in the export of fresh and farmed cod in February, with a notable increase of 22% in volume and 33% in value year-on-year. The most substantial growth was observed in exports to Spain, with a 42% increase in value and a 50% increase in volume. Additionally, Norway exported 1,906 tons of high-quality Arctic cod, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. The UK, Vietnam, and the US were the primary markets for Norwegian frozen cod, with exports to Vietnam seeing the most significant increase.
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In February, fresh cod was mainly exported to Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain. The export volume of farmed cod increased significantly, but the overall export volume was low. Experts analyze that compared with February last year, most of the fresh cod this year remains in Norway for direct consumption or processing, partly because more heavier cod is caught this year. Farmed cod accounted for 12% of fresh cod exports. The export volume of farmed cod was 1,117 tons, with an export value of NOK 59 million, a year-on-year increase of 22% and 33% respectively. In February, Norwegian fresh cod exports to Spain grew the fastest. Compared with the same period last year, the export value increased by 17 million Norwegian kroner, an increase of 42%, and the export volume was 921 tons, an increase of 50% year-on-year. In February, Norway exported 1,906 tons of high-quality Arctic cod, with an export value of NOK 129 million. The export volume increased by 40% year-on-year, and the export ...
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