Norwegian salmon prices softened in week 17 as harvest volumes increased and buyers adjusted to a weaker short-term market balance, according to a weekly market update from Kontali.
The seafood analytics group said higher Norwegian harvest levels were adding volume to the market, while April was now expected to finish below earlier pricing expectations. The May outlook has also been revised downward.
Kontali said continued logistics uncertainty was still shaping trade flows, particularly into Asia, despite elevated supply availability to the region and to China.
The company said freight conditions, purchasing strategies and wider market sentiment remained key themes during this week’s Seafood Expo Global 2026 in Barcelona.
Separately, Kontali said it had launched “Edge Essentials”, a simplified data product combining seafood trade data, market prices and news coverage across more than 30 species.
The update suggests the salmon market has moved into a softer seasonal phase after firmer conditions earlier in the year, with increased Norwegian supply now weighing on near-term pricing.
