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NORWEGIAN HERRING EXPORTS DOWN THIS MONTH

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Norwegian herring exports down last month – In April, Norway exported 11,200 tonnes of herring at a value of NOK 119 million, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council.

This represents a decrease in volume of 24 per cent while export values fell by NOK 23 million or 16 per cent. So far this year, 117,000 tonnes of herring have been exported at a value of NOK 966 million.

This represents an increase in volume of 14 per cent, and an increase in value of NOK 72 million or 8 per cent. Lithuania, Poland and Belarus were the main export markets for herring in April.

April saw 10,700 tonnes of mackerel exported with a value of NOK 187 million. Volumes increased by 16 per cent while the value increased by NOK 64 million or 52 per cent.

So far this year, 62,000 tonnes of mackerel have been exported at a value of NOK 1 billion. This is an increase in volume of 2 per cent and an increase in value of NOK 270 million or 35 per cent. China, South Korea, Japan and Thailand were the largest export destinations for mackerel in April.

Meanwhile, 1,600 tonnes of prawns were exported at a value of NOK 96 million. This represents an increase in volume of 100 per cent while export value has increased by NOK 30 million or 45 per cent compared to April 2018.

So far this year, 5,200 tonnes of prawns has been exported at a value of NOK 363 million. This is an increase in volume of 86 per cent while the value increased by NOK 132 million or 57 per cent. Sweden, Iceland and the UK were the largest markets in April.

“The large volume increases seen so far this year are largely due to exports of raw materials to Iceland, at a lower price. For consumer markets, such as Sweden and the UK, we see a rise in prices which is also partly due to a reduced global supply”, says Ingrid K. Pettersen of the Norwegian Seafood Council.

85 tonnes of king crab were exported at a value of NOK 28 million. This is an increase in volume of 87 per cent, while the value increased by NOK 14 million or 99 per cent from April last year. So far this year, 604 tonnes of king crab have been exported at a value of NOK 186 million.

This is an increase in volume of 22 per cent while the value increased by NOK 47 million or 34 per cent. Taiwan, the Netherlands and Sweden were the largest export markets for king crab in April.

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