The Norwegian Seafood Council reported that salmon exports surpassed 100 billion Norwegian kroner for the first time, driven by strong demand from the EU, US, and Asian markets. Norway exports over 1.3 million tonnes of salmon annually to more than 100 countries.
Salmon farming is a cornerstone of Norway's post-oil economic strategy and coastal employment.
100 billion NOK milestone
US overtakes France as top buyer
Exports to 100+ countries
Norway produces more farmed salmon than the total wild salmon catch of the rest of the world combined.
Norwegian salmon exports reached a record 100 billion kroner in 2026, making it the country's second-largest export after oil and gas. This development builds on a longer history of events in business.
Looking ahead: Norwegian salmon exports reached a record 100 billion kroner in 2026, making it the country's second-largest export after oil and gas. Looking forward, this story is likely to develop further as new information emerges.
- 01Salmon exports exceeded 100 billion NOK
- 021.3 million tonnes exported annually
- 03US became largest single-market buyer
2020: 70 billion NOK
2023: 85 billion NOK
2026: 100 billion NOK
Salmon exports exceeded 100 billion NOK
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