Norwegian Fish Exporters Overwhelming Competition on Russia's Expanding Seafood Market

In the first half 2010 Norwegian exporters have completely outrun competition on the Russian seafood market, such conclusion being drawn on the basis of customs statistics analyzed in SEAFOOD SHIPMENTS REPORT: 1000 FISH EXPORTERS TO RUSSIA AND THEIR BUYERS IN 1ST HALF OF 2009-2010 published by Russia's only English-language seafood portal http://www.megafishnet.com/.

According to the Study, the Norwegian salmon producer Marine Harvest came forward as an undisputable leader in seafood supplies to the Russian market in the first half of the year 2010. In its statement the salmon giant said: "Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) on the Russian market amounted to 16.2% with the market share growing from more than 5% in 2009 to more than 6% in the year 2010. Russian market has been characterized by strong demand growth for Atlantic salmon and other fat fish species. Accessibility for salmon improved in the recent years as global retailers have been expanding shipments to Russia."

On the import side, the Russian Fish Company remained the leading buyer.

The exporters from China, Japan, Chile, Vietnam etc. have also been active on the Russian market, according to the SEAFOOD SHIPMENTS REPORT: 1000 FISH EXPORTERS TO RUSSIA AND THEIR BUYERS.

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