Core Insights - Norway has become a significant player in the Chinese seafood market, with exports reaching 9.37 billion Norwegian Krone in the first three quarters of 2025, marking a 42% year-on-year increase [1] - The entry of live king crabs into the Chinese market is seen as a milestone for Norwegian seafood expansion in China, which is a major consumer market for high-quality seafood [2] Export Performance - In the first nine months of 2025, Norway exported 69,376 tons of salmon to China, generating 6.19 billion Norwegian Krone in revenue, reflecting increases of 112.1% in volume and 66.5% in value year-on-year [1] - The market share of whole fresh salmon in China rose from 43% in 2024 to 65% in 2025, indicating strong demand [1] - Norway's exports of Arctic sweet shrimp to China reached 7,482 tons, with an export value nearing 400 million Norwegian Krone, showing year-on-year growth of 484% in volume and 560% in value [1] Market Trends - The demand for high-quality and fresh seafood in China is on the rise, with crab imports exceeding 134,000 tons in 2024, valued at 22.6 billion Norwegian Krone, of which over 80% were live or fresh products [2] - The import volume of live king crabs is expected to drive further growth in Norwegian seafood exports to China [2] Future Projections - The Norwegian Seafood Council's China director anticipates that exports to China could exceed 12.5 billion Norwegian Krone in 2025, supported by a 70% increase in market budget for the following year [2] - The Norwegian ambassador to China highlighted the critical role of the Chinese market in driving the growth of Norwegian seafood exports and its potential for future market expansion [2]