Norway exported seafood worth 18.3 billion kroner in October. This represents a decrease of 122 million kroner compared to the same month last year. The decline amounts to approximately 1 percent in overall export value.
October marked the highest seafood export month on record, while the following October became the second-best performing month. Norwegian seafood exports typically follow seasonal patterns, with autumn being a strong period for international shipments.
Industry officials noted the main reason for the value decrease was a sharp drop in mackerel and herring export volumes. Most other major species saw value increases during October. Salmon achieved record exports for a single month, measured both in volume and value.
Cod, trout, saithe, and haddock also experienced value growth. The mixed performance across species highlights the complex nature of Norway's seafood export market. Norway remains one of the world's largest seafood exporters, with fish farming being a major national industry.
The contrasting trends between record salmon performance and overall export decline suggest Norway's seafood sector faces both opportunities and challenges. While salmon continues to break records, traditional fisheries like mackerel and herling face market pressures that affect the broader export picture.