ICELANDIC OCTOBER FISH CATCH DROPS

Icelandic October fish catch drops. The Icelandic fish catch in October 2024 was approximately 96 thousand tonnes, which is a 22% decrease compared with October 2023.

Demersal catch was just over 40 thousand tonnes, of which cod accounted for 22 thousand tons. Pelagic fish catch was 54 thousand tonnes, a 34% reduction compared with October last year. The pelagic catch consisted of herring, 20 thousand tonnes, and blue whiting, 34 thousand tonnes.

Fish catch in the twelve-month period from November 2023 to October 2024 was 973 thousand tons, which is a 29% decrease compared with the same period a year ago. The cause of this decline is the drop in capelin catch.

Statistics Iceland is the centre for official statistics in Iceland, founded in 1914 and has the leading role in the organisation, coordination and conduct thereof. The institution collects statistical information about Icelandic society, processes and communicates data to users which contributes to an informed social debate and is the basis for democratic decisions. Director-General is Hrafnhildur Arnkelsdóttir.

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