Norwegian seafood exports hit record high in first half of 2025.
Norwegian seafood exports reached their highest-ever value for the first half of a calendar year, according to new figures published Thursday by the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Between January and June 2025, Norway exported 1.3 million tonnes of seafood with a total export value of NOK 85 billion ($8.25 billion), despite what the council described as “challenging market conditions and increasing trade barriers.”
“The first half of the year shows that Norwegian seafood exports are standing strong,” said Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council. “The fact that we are seeing growth in export value to key markets such as the USA, China and the UK confirms the high level of confidence in Norwegian seafood products. This underlines the robustness of the value chain and the value of effective market access and seafood companies’ long-term efforts in priority markets.”
Salmon remained the single largest contributor to overall export earnings. A total of 609,946 tonnes of salmon were exported in the first six months of the year, generating NOK 57.8 billion in revenue. This represents a year-on-year increase of 3 percent in value and 22 percent in volume.
In June, salmon exports alone accounted for 110,000 tonnes, worth NOK 9.2 billion — an increase of NOK 428 million or 5 percent compared with June 2024. Volumes rose 19 percent year-on-year.
The record figures come against a backdrop of currency volatility, inflationary pressures, and new tariff measures in key overseas markets, including the United States. Nonetheless, the council described overall sentiment as resilient and said Norway’s market position remained strong.