New minimum prices for mackerel for consumption from 30.01.2023
The prices will be as follows:
A good start for the herring up north and promising observations of herring in the Norwegian Sea. - Disappointing however, when it comes to ocean sprat in southern part of the North Sea.
Atlanto Scandic herring
The first week of the New Year came out with a total
volume of 25.900 MT. Of this quantity the coastal fleet delivered
22.300 MT, while the purse seiners had the remaining part; 3.600
MT.
The activity has been performed in the fjords off Tromsø and
further south at the northwest side of Senja Island. So far there
is no indications yet of herring migrating. The buyers report of
good quality and fairly high fat percentage. The development of roe
and milt is not yet significant.
As we also observed during last autumn, the size is good with
weights between 290-355 g, with an average of 336 g in the northern
part.
Before the weekend a common pelagic initiative ("Pelagisk Dugnad")
urged the vessels heading north to look for herring in the
Norwegian Sea on their route. Several observations were made, and
on Sunday night a couple of vessels have come into operation some
90 n.m. west of Røst Island. It remains to be seen if the vessels
are able to trace the herring until the spawning survey starts by
early February.
The prices have been stable and fishermen's interest for
participating is increasing. In the forthcoming week we accordingly
expect more purse seiners to join.
Ocean sprat
The expectations were high when the season started for
ocean sprat in the southern part of the North Sea. Unfortunately it
has been a disappointing week resulting in just 1.900 MT
registered. This volume was shared by 5 vessels with catches from
100 to 550 MT. Trawling has proven to give the best results.
The weather has in periods been harsh with lot of wind. Based on
experience, the sprat is easier to get hold when the weather is
calm. The operations have been carried out in well-known fields in
the Dutch sector at 53°N 30'. One catch were sold for consumption
purposes. - Both size and quality was acceptable to the buyer. The
clue is to have a quick and short operation to keep the raw
material fresh upon delivery! Other catches were sold for reduction
purposes in Norway.
Some vessels have already concluded their sprat season. As per
today there are still 18 vessels left in the southern part of the
North Sea.
North Sea herring
10 vessels have during last week registered 4.200 MT of
North Sea herring. All catches were taken in Nw zone in an area
close to the Viking Bank. The average size was in the range from
146-165 g. All catches except one were sold for consumption
purposes. The price has been somewhat lower than before
Christmas.
In the forthcoming week the activity will be more moderate.
Mackerel
Following windy weather by turn of the year, foreign
vessels came into operation by end of the week. 4 catches were
registered last week amounting to 4.700 MT. The catches were taken
west/northwest of the Orkneys and the size was from 340 - 355 g.
The catches have been sold according to contracts in
Norway.
The prices will be as follows:
Based on the appeal committee’s decision in December Sildelaget must change our price sharing practices
Sildelaget wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
The prices will be as follows
The prices will be as follows:
The prices will be as follows: