Norwegian salmon prices have fallen by more than NOK 10 (€0.92/1.04) amid expectations that higher prices seen recently are softening.

"It goes without saying that the upturn we have had in recent weeks was not sustainable," one exporter said.

Prices for fresh salmon for delivery next week fell sharply from last Friday, as prices of so-called "leftover" fish fell significantly.

"Did anyone think that the level of over NOK 70 (€6.45/$7.29/)