Top Norway Fish Catches

Norway boasts one of the world’s most robust and historic fishing industries, deeply woven into its coastal culture and economy for centuries. The country’s top fish catches include Atlantic cod (often marketed as "skrei"), herring, mackerel, and saithe, with cod being especially iconic due to its long-standing role in Norway’s export trade, particularly as dried stockfish since the Viking era. In recent decades, Norway has also become a global leader in aquaculture, especially Atlantic salmon farming, which now rivals wild catches in economic importance. The Norwegian fishing industry is renowned for its sustainable management practices, strict quotas, and advanced technology, ensuring the continued abundance of its rich marine resources.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.