Norwegian salmon prices are up between NOK 3 (€0.32/$0.36) to NOK 4 (€0.42/$0.47) this week because of increased demand and lower volumes, industry players told IntraFish.
There are several reasons for the rise, but significantly there has been a large demand, while heavy storms have hindered harvesting.
“There is better demand and prices have increased after some harvesting is cancelled because of bad weather,” one player told IntraFish.
“But it should not be long before it turns. The crucial thing is what happens with the volume."
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