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July, 2018
Norwegian salmon exports expected to grow in H2 2018
Norwegian salmon farmers broke records during H1 2018. Seafood analyst Paul T. Aandahl explains what has driven this value growth and provides guidance on further growth scenarios for Norwegian salmon for the remainder of 2018.
![Sashimi av laks Tom Haga](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4addf2/contentassets/624759b9c68542d096c6eb06e1f6f3c3/bh2eoqmkpslsxwtcytic_listimage4.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Another record for Norwegian seafood exports in H1 2018
Never before have Norwegian seafood exports reached the record levels achieved during the first half of 2018. EU markets have seen strong growth in demand, and this has contributed to record-breaking export values for several species, making the first six months of the year the best ever for Norwegian seafood exports.
![Norwegian Seafood](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4addd7/contentassets/c49fce7540ab4dc480be8b5cb6f24f18/wnwixpnfek1a3mohvarw_listimage4.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Another record for Norwegian seafood exports in H1 2018
Never before have Norwegian seafood exports reached the record levels achieved during the first half of 2018. EU markets have seen strong growth in demand, and this has contributed to record-breaking export values for several species, making the first six months of the year the best ever for Norwegian seafood exports.
![Another record for Norwegian seafood exports in H1 2018](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/49ec57/contentassets/b78d14a954c74565b5d5f9c4a5a2f6c6/jroxvrw9bpzxakghzhow_listimage.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
June, 2018
A new era for seafood in France
The 2018 edition of the Seafood Report on French consumers is now available.
![Norwegian Seafood Council](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/49ec05/globalassets/bilder/markedsaktiviteter/frankrike/35757891_126204474944722_9013390780810657792_o.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Food safety and sustainability is growing in importance worldwide
Increased demand for responsibly sourced and traceable seafood is the biggest trend in a fresh study on worldwide seafood consumption. The annual study, consisting of over 25,000 respondents around 25 countries across the globe, show that safe and sustainable is the fastest growing reason for purchasing seafood across all countries.
![Food safety and sustainability is growing in importance worldwide](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4ac972/contentassets/613893e1a5fc4f9f9d608bef9be2322b/u3leeo6jozp5vbmvktbd_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Strong demand drives record prices for salmon
Norway exported 165,000 tonnes of seafood with a total value of NOK 8.5 billion in May. Volumes were down by 11 per cent, while export values were up by NOK 821 million.So far this year, Norway has exported 1.2 million tonnes of seafood worth a value of NOK 40 billion. Export volumes have increased by 12 per cent, while the total export value has grown by NOK 1.6 billion or 4 per cent.
![Strong demand drives record prices for salmon](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4938fb/globalassets/bilder/arter/laks/laks_mai13__0113.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
May, 2018
Ocean farming can help preserve global ecosystems
If people swapped even a small proportion of their meat for seafood in their daily diet, an area twice the size of India could be spared, a new study by Norwegian and American scientists has found.
![Ocean farming can help preserve global ecosystems](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4a78d6/contentassets/bd17996b7be94a5195914e700fe77ec9/bsk2iacrumkxas2m1q0a_listimage.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
What a season for Norwegian cod! Spring cod is breaking records
Norway exported 927,000 tonnes of seafood with an export value of NOK 31.5 billion. The volume is the same as last year, and export values have increased by NOK 485 million or 2 per cent, compared with the first four months of 2017. In April, we exported 172,000 tonnes of seafood worth NOK 7.7 billion. The export volume is down 4 per cent, while exports increased by NOK 847 million or 12 per cent.
![What a season for Norwegian cod! Spring cod is breaking records](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf02/contentassets/ca45e6949ec84ab6b56f67d90863d7a2/hn9pzcpryzbmfambsvig_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
April, 2018
Seafood from Norway is Official Seafood Partner for World’s 50 Best Restaurants
The very best of Norwegian shellfish will be on everyone’s lips when the gastronomical elite meets in Bilbao for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in June.
![Seafood from Norway is Official Seafood Partner for World’s 50 Best Restaurants](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf05/contentassets/22854f25a5d64776a047e2cf06e3590b/rwvyqujpfwb65hdzvcwr_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
All time record quarter for Norwegian cod
Norway exported 676,000 tonnes of seafood with a value of NOK 23.7 billion in the first quarter. This is a volume decline of 8 per cent and a decline of 2 per cent or NOK 488 million compared with the first quarter last year.
![ALL TIME RECORD QUARTER FOR NORWEGIAN COD](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf08/contentassets/4edb6f12f8184dd5887016ccb98ad8a8/ufona42wlevkjbsrftaj_listimage3.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
March, 2018
February, 2018
Focus on seafood for Norwegian PM on visit to Japan
This week, the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, to honor the unique relationship between Japan and Norway. High on the agenda was how these two ocean nations can work even closer together in the future, and further strengthen mutually beneficial trade relations, also within the seafood category.
![Focus on seafood for Norwegian PM on visit to Japan](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf0e/contentassets/07473ebb74d74056b56a1855330d0662/luxnxjkt7jdw6zugc01z_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Bumper start to Norwegian seafood exports for 2018
Norway exported 198,000 tonnes of seafood worth NOK 7.7 billion in January. An increase in volume of 23,000 tonnes or 13 per cent and a NOK 143 million or 2 per cent rise in value compared with January last year.
![Bumper start to Norwegian seafood exports for 2018](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf1a/contentassets/a8670bf6cb8346e29a7ef726df0066b0/bmglf9anvxw0pncntmyd_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
January, 2018
Seafood exports worth record-high NOK 94.5 billion in 2017
Norway exported 2.6 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 94.5 billion in 2017. This is an increase in value of 3 per cent, or NOK 3 billion, and an increase in volume of 7 per cent from the record year of 2016. This is the equivalent of 36 million meals every day, year round.
![Seafood exports worth record-high NOK 94.5 billion in 2017](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf20/contentassets/bd474bfbc05541fdb04f888bae939943/f6lsgcof1gsaafcarnbq_listimage3.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Yet another record year for whitefish exports
Norway exported cod, saithe, haddock and other whitefish worth NOK 15 billion in 2017. This is an increase of 8 per cent, or NOK 1.1 billion, from 2016.
![Yet another record year for whitefish exports](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf24/contentassets/690530a932f74856bda2ad6c7d577570/aihkkabs3inphbngzij3_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Reduced exports of shellfish in 2017
Norway exported 40,000 tonnes of shellfish valued at NOK 1.7 billion in 2017. This is a decrease in volume of 2 per cent and a reduction in value of 7 per cent from 2016.
![Reduced exports of shellfish in 2017](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf29/contentassets/9eee799322a24f07800c1a9377e9e968/im5th0l1mrnritfhr9ka_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Increased volume and reduced value for exports of pelagic fish in 2017
Norway exported 838,000 tonnes of pelagic fish worth NOK 7.7 billion in 2017. This is an increase in volume of 24 per cent and a decrease in value of 1 per cent from 2016.
![Increased volume and reduced value for exports of pelagic fish in 2017](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf2e/contentassets/b46809afea7f4401bf1806c8afaf43e0/bbzeqysevnlh2zntpemy_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)
Salmon exports valued at NOK 64.7 billion in 2017
Norway exported salmon worth NOK 64.7 billion in 2017. This is an increase of 5 per cent or NOK 3.4 billion compared with 2016, and it is the highest export value ever for salmon. Measured in product weight, Norway exported 1 million tonnes of salmon in 2017, which is 2.8 per cent or 27,000 tonnes more than in 2016.
![Salmon exports valued at NOK 64.7 billion in 2017](https://sfd-seafood-prod-cdn.azureedge.net/4adf31/contentassets/65dcbcea04334521ab99956512b1c0e6/tjrtkv7ksultqduraqzs_listimage2.jpg?transform=DownFit&width=330&height=330)