Brown crab landings in Norway — catch statistics
Brown crab is the edible crab landed by a coastal creel fishery along much of the Norwegian coast. In 2025, Norway landed about 3,756 tonnes of brown crab (product weight), peaking in September. From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have fallen by 26%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
5,090 t
2023
5,188 t
2024
3,995 t
2025
3,756 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much brown crab does Norway land?
- In 2025, Norway landed about 3,756 tonnes of brown crab (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the brown crab season?
- Brown crab landings peak in September, while the lowest volumes occur in January.
- Are brown crab landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have fallen from 5,090 to 3,756 tonnes (−26%).
2026 data — updated daily
Get the current year and live, daily-updated figures, plus vessel-, buyer- and region-level detail.