This year to date, the value of Norwegian salmon exports has totalled NOK 20.7 billion (EUR 2.6 billion), up by NOK 4.5 billion (EUR 570.6 million) or 28 per cent compared to the same period last year.
“We are seeing continued growth in the value of exports of Norwegian salmon, despite a reduction in export volume,” says Egil Ove Sundheim, director of market information with the Norwegian Seafood Council. “Reduced supply volume from Norway and other producer nations has meant that salmon prices have continued to trend upwards during July.”
The average export price for fresh whole Norwegian salmon in July was NOK 45 (EUR 5.7) per kg. This is an increase of NOK 18 (EUR 2.3) or 67 per cent compared to July 2012, and an increase of NOK 4.2 (EUR 0.5) compared to the previous month.
This year to date, the average export price of fresh whole Norwegian salmon has been NOK 41.2 (EUR 5.2) per kg, up by NOK 11.3 (EUR 1.4) compared to the same period last year.
Exports to Europe down in volume
In July, the volume of exports of Norwegian salmon products totalled almost 72,000 tonnes. Compared to July 2012, this is a decline of 5,000 tonnes or 7 per cent. Fully 59,000 tonnes or 83 per cent of total Norwegian salmon exports were destined for European markets. The biggest markets continue to be Poland, France and Russia. Of these, only exports to Poland saw growth in July with an increase in export volume of 700 tonnes compared to July 2012.
The downturn in export volume is the same across a number of markets, although the value of exports continues to grow thanks to higher prices.
Strong growth in exports of Norwegian fjord trout
The value of exports of Norwegian fjord trout in July totalled NOK 221 million (EUR 28 million). This is an increase of NOK 99 million (EUR 12.5 million) or 81 per cent compared to July 2012.
At the same time, the volume of exports has increased by 1,000 tonnes to a total of 4,735 tonnes. The biggest market for Norwegian fjord trout is Russia, which imported 2,300 tonnes in July and accounts for 49 per cent of all Norwegian fjord trout exports.
This year to date, the value of exports of Norwegian fjord trout has totalled NOK 1.2 billion (EUR 152.2 million). This is an increase of NOK 289 million (EUR 36.6 million) or 30 per cent compared with the same period in 2012. So far this year, the biggest markets for Norwegian fjord trout have been Russia, Belarus and Japan.
(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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