Core Insights - Norway's seafood industry is actively promoting its products, including Atlantic salmon, Arctic sweet shrimp, Greenland halibut, and redfish, at the 19th Shanghai International Fisheries Expo, highlighting China's significance as a key export market [1][8] - The global production of Atlantic salmon is projected to reach 3.075 million tons by 2025, with Norway contributing 62% of this growth [2] - The Chinese salmon market is experiencing unprecedented potential due to the popularity of sushi and sashimi, with Norwegian salmon exports to China increasing by 122% in volume and 64% in value in the first half of 2025 [5][8] Market Dynamics - China has become the largest market for Atlantic salmon in Asia, with consumption levels approximately double that of Japan [6] - Despite the growth, there is significant room for development in per capita consumption in mainland China, which stands at 0.09 kg compared to 2.19 kg in Hong Kong [6] - The Norwegian Seafood Council expresses confidence in the Chinese market's growth potential, attributing it to changing consumer habits and diversified market channels [7] Export Performance - In the first half of 2025, Norway's salmon exports to China reached 52,100 tons, with a total export value of 4.673 billion Norwegian kroner [5] - China has emerged as the largest export market for Norwegian Arctic sweet shrimp and has seen significant growth in exports of Greenland halibut and redfish, with increases of 45% and 82% respectively [8] - In July 2025, Norway's seafood exports to China saw an 88% year-on-year increase, solidifying China's position as Norway's second-largest seafood export market globally [8]
中国成挪威海产第二大出口市场,大西洋三文鱼消费规模亚洲第一