Seafood exports in August were up in value by NOK 461 million (EUR 62.6 million) compared to the same month last year. This year to date the value of seafood exports from Norway has totalled NOK 32.2 billion (EUR 4.4 billion), down by NOK 831 million (EUR 112.8 million) or 2.5 per cent from the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).
The value of salmon exports in August totalled NOK 2.6 billion (EUR 353.1 million), an increase of NOK 496 million or 24 per cent compared to August last year. For the year to date, the value of salmon exports stands at NOK 18.8 billion (EUR 2.6 billion), down by NOK 463 million (EUR 62.9 million) or 2.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.
The average price for fresh whole salmon in August was NOK 28.35 (EUR 3.85) per kg, compared to NOK 28.37 (EUR 3.85) per kg in August 2011. As in the previous month, France and Russia were the biggest importers of salmon.
The value of exports of trout increased in August by NOK 41 million (EUR 5.6 million) or 37 per cent to a total of NOK 154 million (EUR 20.9 million). This year to date, exports of trout have totalled NOK 1.1 billion (EUR 14.9 million), an increase in value of NOK 223 million (EUR 30.3 million) compared to the same period of 2011. The biggest importers of Trout are Russia and Japan.
Exports of herring increased in value by NOK 122 million (EUR 16.6 million) or 207 per cent in August to a total value of NOK 181 million (EUR 24.6 million). This year to date, the value of exports of herring has totalled NOK 2.6 billion (EUR 353.1 million), up by NOK 122 million (EUR 16.6 million) or 5 per cent from the same period last year. Russia and Germany are the biggest markets for herring.
Exports of mackerel from Norway fell in value in August by NOK 14.4 million (EUR 1.96 million) to a total of NOK 64.4 million (EUR 8.7 million). However, for the year to date exports of mackerel have been up in value by NOK 341 million (EUR 46.3 million) to a total of NOK 1.2 billion (EUR 162.95 million). Russia and China are the biggest markets for mackerel from Norway.
Exports of clipfish fell in value in August by NOK 7 million (EUR 950,565) to a total value of NOK 289 million (EUR 39.2 million). A breakdown of this figure shows that cod clipfish accounted for NOK 163 million (EUR 22 million) and saithe NOK 91 million (EUR 12.4 million), with the remainder accounted for by ling, torsk and other groundfish. The biggest market for cod clipfish is Portugal, while Brazil is the biggest market for saithe clipfish.
Exports of salted fish including fillets increased in value in August by NOK 10 million (EUR 1.4 million) to a total of NOK 42 million (EUR 5.7 million). Of this, cod accounted for NOK 21 million and ling accounted for NOK 12.4 million (EUR 1.7 million), an impressive increase in value of 601 per cent compared to the same month last year. The biggest market for salted fish is Portugal.
In August, exports of fresh cod including fillets from fishery fell in value by NOK 1.4 million (EUR 190,113) to a total of NOK 122 million (EUR 16.6 million). The value of exports of frozen cod including fillets was also down, falling in value by NOK 57 million (EUR 7.7 million) to a total of NOK 79 million (EUR 10.7 million).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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