The value of exports of Norwegian seafood in January totalled NOK 4.2 billion - an increase of NOK 684 million or 19% compared to January 2010, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council.
The record export figures are attributable to large volume and continued good prices. France, Poland and Russia are the biggest importers of salmon from Norway.
Exports of Norwegian Fjord Trout increased in value in January by NOK 5 million to a total of NOK 123 million. Russia was the biggest market for Norwegian Fjord Trout in January, while Japan showed the biggest growth.
In January, exports of herring increased in value by NOK 40 million or 9% to a total of NOK 512 million. Germany was the market that showed the biggest growth, up by NOK 24 million or 37% to a total value of NOK 90 million. Russia was the biggest market for herring exports in January.
Exports of mackerel increased by no less than 55% in January to a total value of NOK 241 million. China accounted for much of this increase, with exports to the Middle Kingdom up in value by NOK 36 million, making China the biggest importer of mackerel in January.
Exports of salted fish in January increased in value by 22% to a total of NOK 38 million. Exports to Portugal increased by an impressive NOK 14 million, although exports to neighbouring Spain were down by almost NOK 6 million.
