Never before has the registered value of seafood exports been as high as in the first half of 2013, which also saw a new all-time high record set for the month of June. The value of seafood exports in June was up by NOK 239 million (EUR 30.1 million) or 6 per cent compared to the same month last year.
Norwegian salmon exports enjoy record first half-year
The value of exports of Norwegian salmon in the first half of 2013 totalled NOK 17.4 billion (EUR 2.2 billion), an increase of NOK 3.5 billion (EUR 441 million) or 25 per cent com3.pared to the same period last year. For the month of June alone, the value of exports increased by NOK 403 million (EUR 50.8 million) or 16 per cent, to a total of NOK 3 billion (EUR 378.4 million).
In June, the average price for fresh whole Norwegian salmon was NOK 40.97 (EUR 5.17), compared to NOK 26.80 (EUR 3.38) in June 2012. As in the previous month, the biggest import markets for Norwegian salmon were
Exports of Norwegian fjord trout increased in value in the first half of 2013 by NOK 197 million (EUR 24.8 million) or 24 per cent to a total of NOK 1 billion (EUR 126 million). In June, the value of exports increased by NOK 50 million (EUR 6.3 million) or 37 per cent to a total of NOK 185 million (EUR 23.3 million). The biggest import markets for Norwegian fjord trout were
Exports of herring and mackerel down
In this year’s first six months, Norwegian herring exports fell in value by NOK 914 million (EUR 115 million) or 41 per cent to a total of NOK 1.3 billion (EUR 164 million). In June, the value of exports of Norwegian herring totalled NOK 205 million (EUR 26 million), a decline of NOK 138 million (EUR 17.4 million) or 40 per cent.
Mackerel exports in the first half of 2013 fell in value by NOK 443 million (EUR 55.9 million) or 41 per cent to a total of NOK 643 million (EUR 81 million). In June, the value of exports was down by NOK 27 million (EUR 3.4 million) or 28 per cent to a total of NOK 70 million (EUR 8.8 million). The biggest export markets for mackerel from
Exports of clipfish and salted fish also down
In the first six months of 2013, exports of clip fish declined in value by NOK 144 million (EUR 18.2 million) or 9 per cent to a total of NOK 1.4 billion (EUR 176.6 million). In June, exports of clipfish were down in value by NOK 16 million (EUR 2 million) or 7 per cent to a total of NOK 205 million (EUR 25.9 million).
A breakdown of the export figure for the first half-year shows that Norwegian cod clip fish accounted for NOK 740 million (EUR 99 million), saithe NOK 539 million (EUR 68 million), cod NOK 61 million (EUR 7.7 million), ling NOK 30 million (EUR 3.8 million) and other groundfish NOK 11 million (EUR 1.4 million).
Export of salted fish including fillets fell in value by NOK 68 million (EUR 8.6 million) or 11 per cent to a total of NOK 556 million (EUR 70 million), of which Norwegian cod accounted for NOK 515 million (EUR 65 million).
Fresh and frozen Norwegian cod exports up
Export of fresh Norwegian cod including fillets were up in value by NOK 195 million (EUR 25 million) or 31 per cent to a total of NOK 818 million (EUR 103 million). In the same period, exports of frozen Norwegian cod including fillets, increased in value by NOK 56 million (EUR 7 million) or 7 per cent to a total of NOK 829 million (EUR 105 million).
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Aquaculture, capture fisheries, and seed production activities in Lam Dong in the early months of 2026 continued to show positive signs, with both output and farming area slightly increasing compared to the same period, contributing to maintaining overall industry stability.
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