Statistics Iceland has released a new issue of Statistical Series in the topical category of fisheries. This issue presents export and export production of marine products.

In 2011 the export production of marine products amounted to ISK 256 billion and increased in value by 7.8% from previous year, 10.3% at constant prices. Export of marine products amounted to 672 thousand tonnes and the total value amounted to ISK 252 billions. The export increased in quantity by 6.4%, and in value by 14.1%. Frozen products generated 57% of the value of exported marine products, but the highest export revenues were from whole frozen mackerel. The European Economic Area is the most important market area for Icelandic marine products and in 2011 the export value for this category of products to EEA amounted to ISK 181 billion or 72% of the export value.

Export and export production of marine products 2011 - Statistical Series