Norwegian Seafood Exports up in April

The value of exports of Norwegian seafood in April totalled NOK 4.2 billion. This is an increase of NOK 587 million or 16.3% compared to April 2010, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council. This year to date, the value of exports of Norwegian seafood totals NOK 18 billion, an increase of NOK 2.2 billion or 13.3% compared to the same period last year. This is an export record for the month of April and also for the January-April period, reports www.megafishnet.com with reference to NSEC.

"Exports of Norwegian seafood are setting new records because there is a market demand for more Norwegian seafood combined with higher prices. The growth we are seeing in Norwegian seafood exports is attributable primarily to exports of Norwegian Salmon, although herring, mackerel and clipfish products are also contributing to increased export levels," says Egil Ove Sundheim, director of market information with the Norwegian Seafood Export Council.  
Exports of Norwegian Salmon showing continued growth

The value of exports of Norwegian Salmon in the first tertiary was NOK 10 billion, up by NOK 1.4 billion or 17% from the same period last year. In April, the value of Norwegian Salmon exports increased by NOK 356 million or 16% compared to April last year. The average price for whole fresh Norwegian Salmon in April was NOK 42.69, up from NOK 38.82 in April 2010. France, Poland and Russia are the biggest importers of salmon from Norway.
Growth in exports of herring and mackerel

In the first tertiary, exports of herring increased in value by NOK 349 million to a total of NOK 1.8 billion, an increase of 24%. In April, the value of exports totalled NOK 236 million.

The value of exports of mackerel in the first four months of the year increased by NOK 212 million to a total of NOK 644 million. Exports in April were valued at NOK 65 million.
Exports of clipfish up

Exports of clipfish in the first four months of the year increased in value by NOK 116 million. The export figures for the different types of clipfish are as follows:
-Cod exports increased in value by NOK 73 million to a total of NOK 659 million
-Saithe exports increased in value by NOK 63 million to a total of NOK 464 million
-Ling exports decreased in value by NOK 6 million to a total of NOK 43 million
-Tusk exports decreased in value by NOK 17 million to a total of NOK 33 million
Exports of salted fish continue to grow

Exports of salted fish in the first four months of the year increased in value by NOK 125 million to a total of NOK 532 million. In April, exports totalled NOK 140 million, an increase of NOK 16 million compared to April last year. Cod accounts for the majority of exports so far in 2011 with a value of NOK 526 million.