North Sea herring landings in Norway — catch statistics
North Sea herring is the North Sea herring stock, landed by the Norwegian pelagic fleet in the southern fishery. In 2025, Norway landed about 153,931 tonnes of north sea herring (product weight), peaking in June. From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have fallen by 12%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
174,026 t
2023
152,458 t
2024
189,829 t
2025
153,931 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much north sea herring does Norway land?
- In 2025, Norway landed about 153,931 tonnes of north sea herring (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the north sea herring season?
- North Sea herring landings peak in June, while the lowest volumes occur in March.
- Are north sea herring landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have fallen from 174,026 to 153,931 tonnes (−12%).
2026 data — updated daily
Get the current year and live, daily-updated figures, plus vessel-, buyer- and region-level detail.