Blue whiting landings in Norway — catch statistics
Blue whiting is a small pelagic fish of the deep Atlantic, one of the largest fisheries by volume, used mostly for fishmeal and oil. In 2025, Norway landed about 450,428 tonnes of blue whiting (product weight), peaking in March. From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have risen by 127%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
198,417 t
2023
446,278 t
2024
452,825 t
2025
450,428 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much blue whiting does Norway land?
- In 2025, Norway landed about 450,428 tonnes of blue whiting (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the blue whiting season?
- Blue whiting landings peak in March, while the lowest volumes occur in December.
- Are blue whiting landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have risen from 198,417 to 450,428 tonnes (+127%).
2026 data — updated daily
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