Salmon

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10/12/2025

Global Atlantic salmon production in 2025 has rebounded strongly after several years of slow growth, reaching levels not seen in recent seasons. In the first half of 2025, the total volume was approximately 1 392 400 tonnes, representing an increase of 13.6 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

08/09/2025

In the first quarter of 2025, global Atlantic salmon supply reached approximately 649 900 tonnes, representing an increase of 9 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Norway remained the top producer with a volume of 340 900 tonnes, 13 percent higher year-on-year.

02/07/2025

The global supply of Atlantic salmon remained stable in 2024, with minor fluctuations across key producers. Despite challenges such as environmental pressures, regulatory constraints, and market volatility, the industry anticipates moderate growth in 2025.

03/03/2025

Global Atlantic salmon supply totalled around 2 019 600 tonnes during January–September 2024, down 1.0 percent and 1.4 percent as compared to the same period in 2023 and 2022, respectively.

28/11/2024

January–June 2024 was marked by a reduction in salmon harvests in the main producing countries due to biological challenges; and in some cases, also uncertainties due to upcoming regulations. The outlook for the second half of the year is cautiously optimistic, with improved demand in international markets.

10/11/2024

The first quarter of 2024 was characterized by lower global supplies of salmon and fluctuating prices, together with adverse weather and outbreaks of disease. In the medium- to longer-term, significant policy and regulatory challenges are on the horizon for global salmon producers, some of which are already impacting upon production and trade.

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Supply struggles and market uncertainty
02/04/2025

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) reported that Norwegian salmon exports during January–September 2024 accounted for 873 102 tonnes worth NOK 88.1...

China's Atlantic salmon imports hit record high in 2023
26/01/2024

According to the General Customs of China, China imported nearly 93 000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of...

Price of salmon soars in the Chinese market during year-end New Year
03/01/2024

During the year end and into the first week of 2024, prices of frozen salmon in Beijing and Shanghai soared in the Chinese market.