Norwegian salmon producers are among the most efficient in the world. But although production costs in Norway are increasing to a lesser extent than in recent years, it is becoming increasingly expensive to farm salmon.

Nations such as Chile and Scotland have a big competitive advantage thanks to free trade agreements with major salmon markets. Researchers are now going to study such agreements to see how they affect the competitiveness of Norwegian salmon.

If all cod catches were without major injuries, the fishing industry could increase its profits by hundreds of millions every year.

We survey and analyse businesses and industries in the fisheries and aquaculture sector to explain developments in profitability, production and structures. These insights help the authorities to develop better framework conditions and business stakeholders to make good strategic choices.