Average salmon prices on Friday afternoon were up by NOK 1.50 (€0.25/$0.35).

Some exporters say they believe the price rises may hit the buffers by the end of this week.

“The day has been super-good after lunch, when the increases rose significantly,” said Johan Holmefjord at exporter Alsakerfjordbruk.

On Friday, Holmefjord said prices were up NOK 1.50 compared to the previous week.

Salmon weighing between three and four kilograms was being sold at NOK 28 (€3.56/$4.87), four- to five-kilo fish more than NOK 29 (€3.63/$4.96)