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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Khanh Hoa Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Center for Marine Aquaculture Research and the Van Hung Public Service Center, recently organized a training course on disease-free golden pompano seed production. The program is part of a National Agricultural Extension Project aimed at developing industrial-scale seed production models to support sustainable marine aquaculture.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The application of high technology in shrimp farming is delivering positive results in the coastal areas of Vinh Long Province, contributing to improved production efficiency and creating significant potential for further industry expansion. However, to fully capitalize on this potential, the province is focusing on aquaculture zoning, infrastructure investment, and promoting modern, sustainable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Đồng Tháp Province has intensified efforts to curb illegal fishing by strengthening vessel monitoring, law enforcement and seafood traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood businesses need solutions to overcome bottlenecks such as labor shortages, difficulty accessing capital, high input costs, and administrative procedures in order to maintain production, adapt to market fluctuations, and effectively exploit export opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of July 13th, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited and worked with businesses in An Giang province to promptly resolve obstacles and promote production and business activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As importing markets increasingly focus on biosecurity and traceability, Vietnam has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework and disease management system for aquaculture, covering tilapia farming as well as other cultured species. This system is based on the Law on Animal Health, regulations on the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases, the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in Farmed Aquatic Species, and environmental monitoring and early warning programs for aquaculture areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On July 9, 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil organized the seminar titled “Sharing Information on Vietnam-Brazil Economic, Trade and Investment Relations in the First Half of 2026” to provide updates on bilateral cooperation and strengthen connections among government agencies, industry associations, and business communities of the two countries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports in the first 6 months of the year continued to be a bright spot with a total turnover of 5.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year. By commodity group, seafood is one of the three groups with a trade balance in the first 6 months of 2026 in a surplus state with 4.13 billion USD, an increase of 17%.
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