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Norwegian Seafood Market: King Crab Slumps as Snow Crab and Coldwater Prawn Surge

NORWAY
Friday, April 10, 2026, 06:30 (GMT + 9)

Supply constraints hit premium crab exports as strong fishing boosts other shellfish segments Norway’s seafood export market showed mixed performance in March, with a sharp decline in king crab exports contrasting with strong growth in snow crab and coldwater prawn, according to data from the Norwegian Seafood Council. Source: Norwegian Seafood Council King Crab Exports Plunge Amid Supply Constraints Norway exported 82 tons of king crab worth approximately US$5.1 million (NOK 54 million) in March. This represents a steep decline of US$3.3 million (NOK 35 million), or 40%, compared to the same month last year. Export volumes also dropped significantly by 48%. ... FULL STORY

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