The spot price in 2020 (grey line) and in 2021 (orange line). Source: Akvafakta.

Norwegian salmon price climbs back up

The spot price of Norwegian salmon picked up again last week after several weeks of decline.

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According to salmon industry statistics provider Akvafakta, the spot price for salmon rose by NOK 5.47 / kg in week 24 and ended at NOK 60.77 (£5.11) per kilo.

The price is NOK 9.65 lower than during the same week a year ago.

Lower average for year

The average price so far this year is NOK 57.41 per kilo, compared to NOK 63.00 / kg for the same period last year.

Norway exported 25,535 tonnes of salmon (round weight) in week 23, which is 30% more than the same week in 2021.

So far this year, the country has exported 580,000 tonnes of salmon, 17% more than last year.