The first six months of the year saw exports of herring increase in value by NOK328m or 17% to a total of NOK2.2bn. Russia was the biggest single market, with exports valued at NOK521m. Exports of mackerel increased in value by NOK270m or 55% to NOK758m. Russia and China were the biggest markets for mackerel in the first half-year.
Norwegian seafood exports up by NOK1.9bn
The value of exports of Norwegian seafood in the first half-year of 2011 totalled NOK25.9bn, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council.
