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Currency Surge and Global Conflict Chill Norwegian Seafood Trade

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Thursday, May 07, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Strengthening Krone and Middle East Tensions Drive 5% Export Dip in April

A sharp appreciation of the Norwegian krone has emerged as the primary headwind for Norway’s seafood industry, stalling a period of record-breaking growth. Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion (US$ 1.45 billion) in April, marking a decline of NOK 742 million (US$ 80.1 million) — a 5 per cent drop compared to the same month last year.

While geopolitical friction and trade disputes played a role, the currency market proved to be the most significant factor. Compared to April of last year, the krone has strengthened by 7 per cent against the euro and a staggering 12 per cent against the US dollar.

“There are several factors affecting the decline in exports in April, such as the tariff dispute with the US and the war in the Middle East. The main explanation for the fall, however, is a sharp strengthening of the Norwegian krone against both the euro and the dollar”, says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.

Geopolitical Ripples and Logistical Hurdles

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted traditional trade routes, hitting high-value species like salmon and trout particularly hard. Increased transport costs and reduced shipping capacity have been compounded by a decline in regional tourism.

“The war in the Middle East is having a particular impact on the flow of salmon and trout, with higher transport costs, reduced shipping capacity and reduced tourism. Exports fell to all markets in the Middle East in April, as well as to a number of Asian markets”, says Chramer.

Export volumes for salmon and trout plummeted by over 20 per cent in several key markets:

  • The Philippines: -66%
  • United Arab Emirates: -44%
  • Israel: -36%
  • Japan: -33%
  • Saudi Arabia: -27%
  • Vietnam: -24%

Photo: Norwegian Seafood Council

Supply Constraints in Wild Fisheries

Beyond currency and conflict, the industry faced internal supply pressures. Lower quotas and reduced landings impacted the availability of wild-caught species.

“Lower quotas and landings have characterised exports of several species in April, including cod, saithe, mackerel and prawns. Higher prices helped to cushion the fall in value, but the export value is falling significantly for all wild-caught species", says Chramer.

Mixed Results: US Decline vs. China’s Surge

The United States market remains a point of concern for Norwegian exporters. Uncertainty regarding future tariffs, combined with the weaker dollar, saw exports to the US fall by 30 per cent to NOK 973 million (US$ 105.1 million) in April. Year-to-date, the US market value has contracted by 32 per cent, a loss of NOK 2 billion (US$ 216 million).

Photo: Norwegian Seafood Council

“Uncertainty over future tariff conditions and a weaker dollar contributed to the decline in exports to the US continuing in April as well”, says Chramer.

Conversely, China provided a significant bright spot. It recorded the highest growth in value for the month, jumping by NOK 324 million (US$ 35 million), or 36 per cent. China imported 16,217 tonnes of seafood, a 24 per cent increase in volume compared to April last year.

The Year So Far

Despite the difficult month, Poland, China, and the US remain the top three destinations for Norwegian seafood. For the first four months of the year, Norway has exported seafood totaling NOK 57 billion (US$ 6.16 billion), a slight overall decline of NOK 1.4 billion (US$ 151.2 million) compared to the same period in the previous year.


🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)

通貨高と世界的な紛争がノルウェー産シーフード貿易を冷え込ませる

クローネ高と中東の緊張により4月の輸出が5%減少

ノルウェー・クローネの急激な上昇が、記録的な成長を続けてきたノルウェーのシーフード産業にとって主要な逆風として浮上しています。ノルウェー4月134億ノルウェー・クローネ14.5億米ドル)相当のシーフードを輸出しましたが、これは前年同月比で7億4,200万ノルウェー・クローネ8,010万米ドル)、率にして5パーセントの減少を記録しました。

地政学的な摩擦や貿易紛争も影響しましたが、通貨市場が最も重要な要因であることが証明されました。昨年4月と比較して、クローネユーロに対して7パーセント米ドルに対しては12パーセントも上昇しました。

アメリカとの関税紛争や中東での戦争など、4月の輸出減少に影響を与えている要因はいくつかあります。しかし、下落の主な説明は、ユーロドルの両方に対するノルウェー・クローネの急激な強化です」と、ノルウェー・シーフード審議会のCEOであるクリスチャン・クラマー氏は述べています。

地政学的な波及効果と物流の障害

継続中の中東紛争は従来の貿易ルートを混乱させ、特にサーモントラウトのような高付加価値種に大きな打撃を与えています。輸送コストの上昇と輸送能力の低下に加え、地域観光の衰退が追い打ちをかけています。

中東での戦争は、輸送コストの上昇、配送能力の減少、観光の減少により、特にサーモンとトラウトの流通に影響を及ぼしています。4月には中東のすべての市場への輸出が減少したほか、多くのアジア市場への輸出も減少しました」とクラマー氏は述べています。

サーモントラウトの輸出量は、いくつかの主要市場で20パーセント以上激減しました:

  • フィリピン: -66%

  • アラブ首長国連邦: -44%

  • イスラエル: -36%

  • 日本: -33%

  • サウジアラビア: -27%

  • ベトナム: -24%

混合した結果:米国での減少 vs 中国の急増

米国市場は、ノルウェーの輸出業者にとって依然として懸念事項となっています。将来の関税条件に関する不確実性とドル安が重なり、4月米国向け輸出は30パーセント減の9億7,300万ノルウェー・クローネ1億510万米ドル)となりました。年初来では、米国市場の価値は32パーセント、額にして20億ノルウェー・クローネ2億1,600万米ドル)縮小しています。

「将来の関税条件をめぐる不確実性とドル安が、4月も継続して米国向け輸出の減少に寄与しました」とクラマー氏は述べています。

対照的に、中国は大きな明るい兆しを見せました。同月で最高の価値成長を記録し、3億2,400万ノルウェー・クローネ3,500万米ドル)、率にして36パーセント急増しました。中国は、前年同月比で24パーセント増となる16,217トンのシーフードを輸入しました。

今年のこれまでの動き

厳しい月となったものの、ポーランド中国米国は依然としてノルウェー産シーフードの輸出先トップ3を維持しています。今年の最初の4ヶ月間で、ノルウェーのシーフード輸出総額は570億ノルウェー・クローネ61.6億米ドル)に達し、前年同期比で14億ノルウェー・クローネ1億5,120万米ドル)、率にして2パーセントの微減となりました。


🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

货币飙升与全球冲突导致挪威海产贸易遇冷

克朗走强与中东局势紧张导致4月出口下降5%

挪威克朗の大幅升值已成为挪威海产业面临的主要阻力,终结了其一段时期的破纪录增长。4月挪威出口了价值134亿挪威克朗14.5亿美元)的海产品,较去年同期减少了7.42亿挪威克朗8010万美元),降幅达5%

尽管地缘政治摩擦和贸易争端起到了一定作用,但货币市场被证明是最显著的因素。与去年4月相比,克朗欧元升值了7%,对美元的升值幅度更是高达12%

“有几个因素影响了4月份出口的下降,例如与美国的关税争端以及中东的战争。然而,下降的主要解释是挪威克朗欧元美元的剧烈走强,”挪威海产局首席执行官克里斯蒂安·克拉默表示。

地缘政治涟漪与物流障碍

持续的中东冲突扰乱了传统的贸易路线,对三文鱼鳟鱼等高价值品种的打击尤为严重。运输成本上升和航运能力下降,加之区域旅游业的萎缩,使情况进一步恶化。

中东战争对三文鱼和鳟鱼的流动产生了特别的影响,导致运输成本增加、航运能力下降以及旅游业减少。4月,出口到中东所有市场以及许多亚洲市场的份额均有所下降,”克拉默表示。

在几个关键市场中,三文鱼鳟鱼的出口量骤降超过20%

  • 菲律宾:-66%

  • 阿拉伯联合酋长国:-44%

  • 以色列:-36%

  • 日本:-33%

  • 沙特阿拉伯:-27%

  • 越南:-24%

结果好坏参半:美国市场下滑与中国市场激增

美国市场仍是挪威出口商关注的重点。未来关税条件的不确定性,结合疲软的美元,导致4月出口下降30%,至9.73亿挪威克朗1.051亿美元)。今年以来,美国市场的价值已收缩32%,损失达20亿挪威克朗2.16亿美元)。

“对未来关税条件的不确定性和疲软的美元,导致4月出口到美国的降势仍在持续,”克拉默表示。

相反,中国提供了一个显著的亮点。该市场在当月录得最高的价值增长,增长了3.24亿挪威克朗3500万美元),涨幅达36%中国进口了16,217吨海产品,出口量比去年同期增长了24%

今年至今的表现

尽管本月形势严峻,波兰中国美国仍是挪威海产品的前三大目的地。今年前四个月,挪威累计出口海产品总额为570亿挪威克朗61.6亿美元),较去年同期略微下降14亿挪威克朗1.512亿美元),降幅为2%

editorial@seafood.media
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