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Norwegian vessels delivered 2.1 million tonnes of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in 2012, down 7 per cent compared with 2011. The landed value amounted to NOK 14.1 billion, down 12 per cent from 2011.
Norway exported seafood worth 4 billion dollars in August, an increase of 13 percent compared to the same month last year. Salmon and herring are at the very top of the list.
Within 40 years, the size of the Norwegian seafood industry is projected to grow to six times its current revenue level, researchers state in a new report that will be published this week.(Photo: Minister of Fisheries Lisbeth Berg-Hansen)
Norway has never exported more salmon than in 2011. Altogether 840,000 tons were sold on the world markets last year, and the demand is growing, NRK reports.
Norwegiaan seafood worth nearly NOK 5.5 billion was exported in October. This represents a downturn of NOK 345 million or 6% compared with the same month last year.
The Norwegian Lerøy Seafood Group ASA (LSG) has agreed to purchase 50.1% of the shares in Rode Beheer BV (Rode) in The Netherlands for EUR 15.0 million.
Norwegian salmon farmers are at present exporting their fish at a loss. It is eight years since the price on salmon was as low as it is now, NRK reports.
Aker Seafoods has concluded an agreement with STX OSV AS to build three modern trawlers. The trawlers will have a new hull shape, reduced fuel consumption and an increased catch capacity.
