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Despite strong global demand for high-end shellfish, export volumes dropped significantly this April due to seasonal fishing closures and low supply.

Global Appetite for Norwegian Crabs and Coldwater Prawns Hits Supply Wall

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Monday, May 11, 2026, 02:00 (GMT + 9)

Limited Stocks and Seasonal Closures Drive Prices Up as Major Markets Compete for Dwindling Volumes

The latest trade data reveals a complex landscape for the Norwegian seafood industry. While international demand for premium shellfish remains robust, a combination of seasonal closures and limited availability led to a significant dip in export volumes this April. Despite the squeeze on supply, the willingness to pay—particularly in the United States and China—continues to keep valuations resilient.

Source: Norwegian Seafood Council

King Crab: Off-Season Scarcity Drives Value

Norway exported 47 tonnes of king crab in April, generating a total value of approximately $2.78 million (NOK 30 million). This represents a 25% decline in value (down $927,000) and a sharp 50% drop in volume compared to the same period last year. The primary markets were the United States, Canada, and Tunisia.

Josefine Voraa, head of shellfish at the Norwegian Seafood Council, noted the seasonal impact:

“Exports of king crab were significantly lower in April, both in terms of volume and value, compared with April last year. The fishery is now in the off-season, with a closed season in the quota area and fewer volumes available for export.”

While live exports struggled, the US market showed a high tolerance for premium pricing on frozen stocks.

“The US remains the most important market for frozen king crab, despite reduced export volumes. At the same time, prices for frozen king crab to the US remain at a high level, particularly for large crabs, which indicates continued strong demand in the market," Voraa added.

Source: Norwegian Seafood Council

Snow Crab: Resilience Amidst Canadian Competition

In contrast to the king crab, snow crab volumes saw a slight uptick of 3%, reaching 1,080 tonnes. However, the total value fell by 10% to $18.27 million (NOK 197 million). The United States, Canada, and the Netherlands emerged as the top destinations.

Interestingly, while the price per kilogram dipped slightly when measured in Norwegian kroner, it actually increased when calculated in US dollars. Voraa explained that the market remains steady despite the Canadian season beginning:

“Demand in the US remains good overall, even during a period of increased supply from Canada, which has zero tariffs. At the same time, a larger proportion of the volumes is going for processing in Asia, which helps to drive down the average price.”

So far this year, Norway has exported 5,646 tonnes of snow crab valued at $91.89 million (NOK 991 million).

Source: Norwegian Seafood Council

Coldwater Prawns: China’s Sashimi Craze Offsets Volume Drop

The prawn sector faced a steep volume decline, falling 48% to 1,531 tonnes. The total export value for April stood at $11.68 million (NOK 126 million), a 23% decrease from the previous year. China, Sweden, and Denmark were the top buyers.

Despite the lower numbers, a shift toward high-end products is cushioning the blow. Sigmund Bjørgo, the Norwegian Seafood Council’s representative in China, highlighted a lucrative trend:

“The growth in value is driven both by higher prices in the Chinese market and a clear shift towards raw-frozen consumer prawns for the sashimi segment. Demand for this type of raw prawn is currently very strong, with a significantly higher willingness to pay than in other segments.”

April was particularly strong for China, where export values surged by 51% despite the global supply crunch. Voraa concluded that the broader market is currently defined by "lower available volumes of cold-water prawns and increased costs in the fishing sector," even as prices for peeled prawns hit record highs.


🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)

ノルウェー産カニおよび冷水エビに対する世界的な需要が供給の壁に直面

供給不足と禁漁期により価格が上昇、主要市場が減少する取引量をめぐり競合

最新の貿易データは、ノルウェーの水産業界が直面する複雑な状況を浮き彫りにしています。高級甲殻類に対する国際的な需要は依然として旺盛ですが、禁漁期と供給限度の組み合わせにより、この4月の輸出量は大幅に減少しました。供給が逼迫しているにもかかわらず、特に米国中国における支払意欲は引き続き高く、評価額を下支えしています。

タラバガニ:オフシーズンの希少性が価値を牽引

ノルウェー4月47トンのタラバガニを輸出し、総額は約278万ドル3,000万ノルウェー・クローネ)に達しました。これは、前年同月比で価値が25%減少(92万7,000ドルの減少)、数量が50%という急激な落ち込みを記録したことを示しています。主要な市場は、米国カナダチュニジアでした。

ノルウェー・シーフード・カウンシルの甲殻類部門責任者、ヨセフィーヌ・ヴォラ氏は、季節的な影響について次のように述べています。

「タラバガニの輸出は、昨年の4月と比較して、数量と価値の両面で大幅に減少しました。現在はオフシーズンであり、割当区域内での禁漁期にあたるため、輸出に回せる数量が減少しています。」

生鮮品の輸出は苦戦しましたが、米国市場は冷凍在庫のプレミアム価格に対して高い許容度を示しました。

「輸出量は減少したものの、米国は依然として冷凍タラバガニの最も重要な市場です。同時に、米国向けの冷凍タラバガニの価格、特に大型のカニの価格は高水準を維持しており、市場における継続的な強い需要を示唆しています」とヴォラ氏は付け加えました。

ズワイガニ:カナダとの競争の中でも強靭さを維持

タラバガニとは対照的に、ズワイガニの数量は3%微増し、1,080トンに達しました。しかし、総価値は10%減の1,827万ドル1億9,700万ノルウェー・クローネ)となりました。米国カナダオランダが主要な輸出先として浮上しました。

興味深いことに、キロあたりの価格はノルウェー・クローネ建てではわずかに下落したものの、米ドル換算では昨年よりも上昇しました。ヴォラ氏は、カナダのシーズンが始まった後も市場が安定している理由を説明しました。

「関税がゼロであるカナダからの供給が増加している時期であっても、米国での需要は全体として良好なままです。同時に、より多くの量がアジアでの加工に回されており、それが平均価格を押し下げる要因となっています。」

今年これまでに、ノルウェー9,189万ドル9億9,100万ノルウェー・クローネ)相当の、5,646トンのズワイガニを輸出しました。

冷水エビ:中国の刺身ブームが数量減を補う

エビ部門は最も深刻な数量減少に直面し、48%減の1,531トンとなりました。4月の総輸出額は1,168万ドル1億2,600万ノルウェー・クローネ)で、前年比23%減となりました。中国スウェーデンデンマークが主要な買い手となりました。

数量は減少したものの、ハイエンド製品へのシフトが打撃を和らげています。ノルウェー・シーフード・カウンシル中国代表、シグムンド・ビョルゴ氏は、収益性の高いトレンドを強調しました。

「価値の成長は、中国市場における価格上昇と、刺身セグメント向けの生冷凍消費者用エビへの明確なシフトの両方によって推進されています。このタイプの生エビに対する需要は現在非常に強く、他のセグメントよりも大幅に高い支払意欲が見られます。」

4月中国にとって特に好調な月であり、世界的な供給不足にもかかわらず、輸出額は51%急増しました。ヴォラ氏は、むき身エビの価格が過去最高を記録している一方で、より広い市場は現在、「冷水エビの供給可能量の減少と漁業部門のコスト増」によって定義されていると結論付けました。


🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

全球对挪威螃蟹和冷水虾的胃口遭遇供应瓶颈

供应限制和禁渔期推高价格,主要市场竞购缩减的成交量

最新的贸易数据显示,挪威海产行业正面临复杂的局面。尽管国际市场对高端甲壳类动物的需求依然强劲,但受禁渔期和供应受限的共同影响,今年 4月 的出口量大幅下降。尽管供应紧张,但特别是在美国中国,消费者的付费意愿依然强劲,支撑了估值的稳定性。

帝王蟹:淡季稀缺性驱动价值

挪威4月 出口了 47吨 帝王蟹,总价值约为 278万美元3000万挪威克朗)。这表明价值下降了 25%(减少了 92.7万美元),出口量与去年同期相比骤降 50%。主要市场是美国加拿大突尼斯

挪威海产局甲壳类动物负责人 Josefine Voraa 谈到了季节性影响:

“与去年4月相比,今年4月帝王蟹的出口量和价值均显著下降。目前渔业正处于淡季,配额区处于禁渔期,可供出口的数量较少。”

虽然活体出口面临困难,但美国市场对冷冻库存的溢价表现出了高度的接受能力。

Voraa 补充道:“尽管出口量减少,美国仍然是冷冻帝王蟹最重要的市场。与此同时,出口到美国的冷冻帝王蟹价格,特别是大个头螃蟹的价格保持在高位,这表明市场需求依然强劲。”

雪蟹:在加拿大竞争中保持韧性

与帝王蟹相反,雪蟹的出口量微升 3%,达到 1080吨。然而,总价值下降了 10%,至 1827万美元1.97亿挪威克朗)。美国加拿大荷兰成为前三大目的地。

有趣的是,虽然以挪威克朗计价的每公斤价格略有下降,但以美元计算时,价格水平实际上高于去年。Voraa 解释说,尽管加拿大产季已经开始,市场依然保持稳定:

“即便在关税为零的加拿大供应量增加的时期,美国的整体需求依然良好。同时,更大部分的成交量正流向亚洲进行加工,这有助于压低平均价格。”

今年到目前为止,挪威已出口了 5646吨 雪蟹,价值 9189万美元9.91亿挪威克朗)。

冷水虾:中国生鱼片热潮抵消销量下滑

虾类板块面临最剧烈的出口量下滑,下降 48%1531吨4月 的出口总额为 1168万美元1.26亿挪威克朗),较去年下降 23%中国瑞典丹麦是主要买家。

尽管出口量较低,但向高端产品的转型缓解了冲击。挪威海产局中国代表 Sigmund Bjørgo 强调了一个利润丰厚的趋势:

“价值的增长既受到中国市场价格上涨的推动,也受到向刺身领域生冻消费虾转型的清晰推动。目前对此类生虾的需求非常强劲,其付费意愿明显高于其他领域。”

中国而言,4月 依然是一个强劲的月份,尽管全球供应短缺,但出口价值仍激增了 51%Voraa 总结道,虽然去壳虾的价格创下历史新高,但更广泛的市场目前正受到“冷水虾供应量减少和渔业部门成本增加”的制约。

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