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.
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.
