Norwegian salmon giant Mowi posted stronger earnings in its Q2 trading update, up just under 19 percent compared to the same period last year.

The company's operational earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) during the second quarter were around €208 million ($234.6 million).

Total operational EBIT per kilogram varied across the value chain, with Scotland having the highest earnings of €2.90 ($3.30) per kilogram and Canada having the lowest earnings of €0.85 ($0.96) per kilogram, a 22 percent increase and 13 percent decrease, respectively, compared to the same quarter last year.