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).
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
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