Snow crab landings in Norway — catch statistics
Snow crab is a cold-water crab harvested with pots in the Barents Sea — a fast-growing, high-value Norwegian fishery. In 2025, Norway landed about 9,263 tonnes of snow crab (product weight), peaking in March. From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have risen by 79%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
5,183 t
2023
4,921 t
2024
6,589 t
2025
9,263 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much snow crab does Norway land?
- In 2025, Norway landed about 9,263 tonnes of snow crab (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the snow crab season?
- Snow crab landings peak in March, while the lowest volumes occur in August.
- Are snow crab landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have risen from 5,183 to 9,263 tonnes (+79%).
2026 data — updated daily
Get the current year and live, daily-updated figures, plus vessel-, buyer- and region-level detail.