Slight rise in spot price for Norwegian salmon
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The spot price of market-influencing Norwegian farmed salmon increased by NOK 1.44 (£0.11) per kilo, up to NOK 64.30 (£5.12) per kilo, in week 28, according to sector statistic provider Akvafakta.
That price is NOK 1.5 above the same week last year. If we compare it to the same week two years ago, the price is down by NOK 9.62, writes Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sister site, Kyst.no.
If we look at the trend for the last four weeks, the price is down NOK 0.64.
Exports
According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, 35,602 tonnes (round weight) of salmon were exported in week 28.
This is 5.8% more than the same week last year.
So far this year, Norway has exported 808,000 tonnes of salmon, approximately 4.1% more than at the same time a year ago.
