date:Apr 10, 2013
A boost in exports to the European Union led to a record export value of Norwegian salmon in the first quarter of 2013, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Export values rose 22 percent over 1Q 2012 to NOK 8.2 billion (USD 1.4 billion, EUR 1.1 billion). Exports in March alone came to NOK 3 billion (USD 523 million, EUR 400 million), a 12 percent increased over March of last year.
Reduced supplies from Norway combined with growth in demand is pushing up the price of Norwegian Salmon, sa