Spot prices for Norwegian salmon are up around NOK 5 (€0.51/$0.58) per kg on average from last Friday, as the holiday season gets into full swing and buyers prep for seasonal demand, according to industry players.

"It is demand from Europe that is pushing up the price today," one exporter told IntraFish.

"In Asia, it is not particularly strong, but Europe is clearly starting to buy for Christmas now."

The exporter was "reasonably sure" prices would end at around NOK 54 (€5.50/$6.30),