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Norwegian seafood exports rose by 7% in August

Fish & Seafood

Norway reported seafood exports of 165,000 tons worth 7.5 billion kroner (801.3 million euros) in August. According to volume, they increased by 2%, while export value rose by 7% or 501 million kroner (53.5 million euros) compared to the same month from 2016, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Posted on Sep 15 ,14:15

 

“Norway exported 7% more salmon in August. This means that we exported more salmon for the first time this year compared with the same period last year. It is gratifying to see growth that can meet some of the demand for Norwegian salmon in the market" says Asbjørn Warvik Rørtveit, Director of Market Insight in the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Up to August, Norwegian seafood exports reached 1.6 million tons worth 60.6 billion kroner (6.5 billion euros). In terms of volume exports increased by 6% and in terms of value, they rose by 8% to 4.4 billion kroner (470 million euros) from the same period last year.

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