Fisheries (terminated in Statistics Norway), 2000, preliminary figures

Apart from capelin and mackerel there has been a slight decline in the catch of most species. The cod catch fell from 257 000 tons in 1999 to 220 000 tons in 2000. Value was NOK 2.9 billion. This accounts for 8 per cent of the total catch quantity and 30 per cent of the catch value. Cod and haddock figures include the fishing done from Norwegian vessels on Russian quotas.

The herring catch came to 786 000 tons worth NOK 1.4 billion. This corresponds to 30 per cent of the total catch and 15 per cent of the landed value.

Foreign vessels delivered 537 000 tons of fish and crustaceans in Norway in 2000. Value of the foreign landings was NOK 2.8 billion.

Use of the catch

Use of the catch has changed in recent years. In 2000, 43 per cent of the catch was frozen or ground and 41 per cent was made into meal, oil and animal food. Fresh fish accounted for 7 per cent. Five years earlier, only 17 per cent of the catch was frozen, while the percentage of fresh fish came to 31 per cent. The production of meal, oil and animal food has remained at the same level. The entire catch of Norway pout, blue whiting and small sandeel and a large part of the capelin catch are used to manufacture these products.

The statistics are based on data from the Directorate of Fisheries and are released semi-annually.

Tables:

• Table 1 Quantity of catch, by the most important fish species. 1996-2000. 1000 tons live weight
• Table 2 Value of catch, by the most important fish species. 1996-2000. 1 000 million kroner
• Table 3 Catch, by disposition. 1996-2000. 1 000 tons live weight