This year to date, seafood exports have totalled NOK 16.8 billion (EUR 2.2 billion) in value, down by NOK 1.1 billion (EUR 145.3 million) or 6 per cent from the same period last year.
“One cause of the downturn in the value of exports of Norwegian seafood is the 30 per cent drop in the price of Norwegian Salmon in April from its record level in 2011,” explained Egil Ove Sundheim, director of market information with the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). “In addition, we have seen some sectors of the trade relocate their warehousing facilities to Norway, in part due to the economic challenges many importers are currently facing in Europe.”
Exports of Norwegian salmon down
Exports of Norwegian salmon in April were valued at NOK 2.2 billion (EUR 290.6 million), down by NOK 315 million (EUR 41.6 million) or 12 per cent compared to the same month last year. This year to date, the value of exports of Norwegian salmon has totalled NOK 9 billion (EUR 1.2 billion), a decline of NOK 1 billion (EUR 132.1 million) or 10 per cent compared to the same period last year.
This downturn is attributable to lower export prices. The average price of whole fresh Norwegian salmon in April was NOK 29.58 (EUR 3.91) compared to NOK 42.69 (EUR 5.64) in April 2011. As in the previous month, France and Russia are the biggest markets for Norwegian salmon.
April saw exports of Norwegian fjord trout increase in value by NOK 59 million (EUR 7.8 million) to a total of NOK 145 million (EUR 19.2 million). This year to date, the value of exports of Norwegian fjord trout has totalled NOK 552 million (EUR 72.9 million), up by NOK 123 million (EUR 16.2 million) compared to the same period last year. The biggest markets for Norwegian fjord trout are Russia and Japan.
Exports of herring down, mackerel up
The value of herring exports fell in April by NOK 21 million (EUR 2.8 million) to a total of NOK 208 million (EUR 27.5 million). For the year to date, herring exports have totalled NOK 1.8 billion or NOK 18 million (EUR 2.4 million) less than in the same period last year. The biggest markets for herring from Norway are Russia and Germany.
In April, exports of mackerel increased in value by NOK 39 million (EUR 5.2 million) to a total of NOK 97 million (EUR 12.8 million) and for the year to date have been up by NOK 245 million (EUR 32.4 million) to total NOK 883 million (EUR 116.6 million). The biggest markets for mackerel are Russia and China.
Reduced exports of clipfish and salted fish
The value of clipfish exports fell by NOK 70 million (EUR 9.2 million) in April to a total of NOK 151 million (EUR 19.9 million). A breakdown of this figure shows that clipfish of Norwegian cod accounted for NOK 99 million (EUR 13.1 million) and saithe NOK 45 million (EUR 5.9 million), with the remainder accounted for by ling, torsk and other groundfish.
April exports of salted fish including fillets fell in value by NOK 23 million (EUR 3 million) to a total of NOK 120 million (EUR 15.8 million), of which Norwegian cod accounted for NOK 118.6 million (EUR 15.7 million).
Fresh Norwegian cod down, frozen shows growth
In April, the value of exports of fresh Norwegian cod including fillets from fishery fell in value by NOK 25 million (EUR 3.3 million) to a total of NOK 122 million (EUR 16.1 million), while exports of frozen Norwegian cod including fillets showed growth of NOK 15 million (EUR 1.98 million) to total NOK 107 million (EUR 14.1 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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