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) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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