Barents Sea capelin landings in Norway — catch statistics
Barents Sea capelin is a small Arctic pelagic fish whose Barents Sea stock supports a short, intense spring fishery. In 2024, Norway landed about 118,575 tonnes of barents sea capelin (product weight), peaking in March. From 2022 to 2024, annual landings have risen by 180%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
42,350 t
2023
37,933 t
2024
118,575 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much barents sea capelin does Norway land?
- In 2024, Norway landed about 118,575 tonnes of barents sea capelin (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the barents sea capelin season?
- Barents Sea capelin landings peak in March, while the lowest volumes occur in January.
- Are barents sea capelin landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2024, annual landings have risen from 42,350 to 118,575 tonnes (+180%).
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