International market situation for Norwegian king crab, snow crab and coldwater prawns
Photo: Norwegian Seafood Council
(NORWAY, 5/8/2024)
Decline for king crab
Norway exported 44 tonnes of king crab worth NOK 22 million in April.
The value fell by NOK 14 million, or 39 percent, compared to the same month last year.
Volume fell by 31 percent.
The US, Denmark, and Japan were the largest markets for king crab in April.
The decline in export value is due to lower volumes and lower prices for frozen king crab.
“April is a closed season, which means there is no catch of king crab. Due to a challenging fishery, an extended closed season, and lower catches so far this year, there was less king crab ...
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