Farmed salmon prices drop further on higher volumes

Norwegian salmon prices are expected to see a further drop next week triggered by higher seasonal harvest volumes.

But despite the hike in harvest to about 20,000 metric tons for the week, prices should settle well over the NOK 30 (€3.70/$5) mark, farmers and exporters told IntraFish Friday.

"The volume increase is the only explanation for the decline in prices," one exporter said. "We expect even more fish to hit the market next week, but this is expected for this time a year.

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