In comparison, the minimum price for whale meat is 30 kroner. Price negotiations between the Norwegian raw fish association and the Norwegian Fisheries Industry Federation are opening up for whalers receiving back payment for export.

Belly blubber and tail fins are priced at seven kroner per kilo. Spinal blubber and other blubber fetch 4 kroner per kilo.

A press release from the Norwegian raw fish association stated that the parties are also in agreement on extra rates for back payment to the whalers when export of whale products is approved on a general basis.