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 year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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