The Norwegian salmon market was locked in stalemate on Friday as buyers and sellers dug in to avoid being the first to blink leaving the price situation unclear.

"It's completely dead. We have not done anything yet because there are no customers who want to confirm anything. There is no reason for them either when they can buy cheaper on Tuesday or Wednesday," an exporter told IntraFish.

A producer had also not sold anything by 13:45 time Norway local time .