Norwegian salmon exports to the European Union increased during week 15 of 2026, showing a week-on-week recovery in shipment volumes. However, export figures remain below levels recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating persistent challenges in the global market. The uneven global demand pattern suggests that while European markets are absorbing more Norwegian salmon, other international markets may be showing weaker purchasing activity. This development highlights the ongoing volatility in the Atlantic salmon trade, with Norway—the world’s largest salmon producer—navigating fluctuating consumption trends across different regions. The data points to continued pressure on pricing and volume strategies for Norwegian exporters as they balance EU market opportunities against softer demand elsewhere.
Original source: Norway lifts salmon exports to EU in week 15, but global demand uneven