Salmon Spot Price: Down

by
Editorial Staff

Prices drop sharply as summer volumes weigh on the market.

Norwegian salmon spot prices are expected to fall to around EUR 5.70/kg (USD 6.57/kg) in week 24, down from approximately EUR 6.25/kg (USD 7.20/kg) the previous week, according to analysts.

Prices are expected to remain broadly flat through the rest of June, leaving volume-weighted second-quarter averages at EUR 6.53-6.62/kg (USD 7.52-7.63/kg), below earlier market expectations.

Norwegian export volumes totalled 27,800 tonnes in week 22, down 2% year on year. Despite the recent weakness in spot prices, the rolling four-week export value remains 17.4% higher than a year ago, reflecting stronger pricing earlier in the quarter.

Each week, SalmonBusiness gathers salmon price forecasts from industry analysts for the week ahead. Unless otherwise stated, prices refer to Superior 3–6 kg salmon, per kilo FCA Oslo, converted using the day’s average exchange rate.