date:Mar 12, 2014
Norways sales of salmon in China fell 32 percent in volume to 8,597 metric tons (MT) (fresh and frozen) while value stayed flat thanks to a strong increase in Chinese prices in 2013.
Norways overall seafood exports to China rose 5 percent in volume to 164,000 MT, rising 15 percent in value, according to Sigmund Bjorgo, China head of the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). Salmon prices in China have grown more strongly that elsewhere, said Bjorgo: Theres a shortage of large-sized fish, and Chinese