Lowest salmon price of the year in Norway

According to industry statistic provider Akvafakta, the spot price of salmon decreased by NOK 4.27 (£0.34) per kilokg in week 23, down to NOK 68.38 (£5.45) per kilo. That price is NOK 0.91/kg below the same week last year.

The average spot price so far this year is NOK 81.76/kg, compared to the equivalent of NOK 84.38/kg a year ago.

Exports

According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, 30,980 tonnes (round weight) of salmon were exported in week 23. This is approximately 10% more than the week before, and approximately 5% more than the same week in 2025.

So far this year, Norway has exported 632,000 tonnes of salmon (round weight), also 5% more than at the same time a year ago. 

Feed

According to Akvafakta, 643,000 tonnes of salmon and trout feed were sold as of week 19. This is 2% more than at the same time last year.

The trend for the last four weeks (weeks 16-19) is up 1% from the same period last year.

Cod

According to the Seafood Council, 266 tonnes (round weight) of farmed cod were exported in week 23, with a price per kilo of NOK 77.37/kg.

From the previous week, there is an increase in price of NOK 3.06/kg and a decrease in volume of 14%.

Compared to the same week in 2025, the price is NOK 9.28/kg better and the volume is 13% better.

So far this year, 6,647 tonnes (whole weight) of farmed cod have been exported at an average price of NOK 74.73/kg. This is 11% less volume, but 13% better price than what was achieved in the same period last year.