The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) reported the second highest fishery export value for July, around 5 percent higher than last year and half a percent less than the record-breaking year of 2015.
So far this year, Norway has exported 1.4 million metric tons of seafood worth NOK 59 billion (€5.9 billion/$6.6 billion), a 7 percent increase in value compared to the same time last year. However, the country's export volume decreased 11 percent compared to the year prior.
"Growth of export volume of salmon in July combined with increased prices is the main reason why the value of Norwegian seafood exports has remained high in July," NSC Seafood Analyst Paul Aandahl said.
