Fisheries (terminated in Statistics Norway), 2005, preliminary figures

Preliminary figures as of 23 January 2006 show that Norwegian vessels delivered 2.4 million tonnes of fish in 2005, a decrease by nearly 6 per cent compared with the previous year. Including crustaceans and molluscs, the landed value amounted to NOK 11.5 billion, as compared with NOK 10.4 billion in 2004.

Cod most important

The cod catch came to 224 000 tonnes worth NOK 3 billion. This accounts for 9 per cent of the total catch quantity and 26 per cent of the total catch value. Measured by the landed value of catch, cod fishing is the most important of fisheries. Cod and haddock figures include the fishing preformed by Norwegian vessels on Russian quotas.

Half of the catch frozen or minced

In 2005, 51 per cent of the catch was frozen or minced, and fresh fish accounted for 8 per cent. 32 per cent was made into meal, oil and animal food. The entire catch of Norway pout, blue whiting and sand eel are used to manufacture these products.

Foreign vessels delivered 169 000 tonnes of fish and crustaceans in Norway in 2005. Total value of the foreign landings was NOK 1.6 billion.

The statistics are based on data from the Directorate of Fisheries and are released semi-annually.

Tables:

• Table 1 Quantity of catch, by the most important fish species. 2001-2005. 1 000 tonnes live weight
• Table 2 Value of catch, by the most important fish species. 2001-2005. NOK million
• Table 3 Catch, by disposition. 2001-2005. 1 000 tonnes live weight