Norwegian farmed salmon prices saw gains in week 49, increasing by NOK 4.29 (€0.50/$0.44) per kilo -- or 8.1 percent -- on average over the week, according to the latest figures from Nasdaq.
The average price per kilo during the week was NOK 57.45 (€6.70/$5.92) per kilo.
These prices are up 4.7 percent, or NOK 2.60 (€0.27/$0.30) per kilo, on average compared with a month ago. Prices were however down 4.2 percent or NOK 2.50 (€0.26/$0.29) per kilo, compared with 12 weeks ago, said Nasdaq.
All major weight classes saw price increases during the week.
The most popular size during the week was 4-5 kilograms -- accounting for 36.2 percent of the total farmed salmon traded.
Fish this size were selling at an average price of NOK 57.34 (€5.91/$6.68) per kilo, up NOK 3.41 (€0.35/$0.40) per kilo compared with the week prior.
The second-most popular size was 5-6 kilograms, accounting for around 23 percent of the total market.
These fish were selling at average prices of NOK 59.21 (€6.10/$6.90) per kilo, up NOK 3.48 (€0.36/$0.41) per kilo on average week-on-week.
