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Norwegian Aquaculture Companies

Overview of leading aquaculture companies in Norway

Mowi

Est. 1964

Mowi is the world's largest producer of Atlantic salmon. Formerly known as Marine Harvest, the company has roots dating back to the 1960s. Mowi operates farms in Norway, Scotland, Canada, Ireland, the Faroe Islands and Chile.

Production

~450,000 tons/year

Employees

~15,000

SalMar

Est. 1991

SalMar is one of the world's largest and most efficient salmon farming companies. Founded in 1991, the company is known for its innovative approach, including Ocean Farm 1 - the world's first offshore fish farm.

Production

~180,000 tons/year

Employees

~900

Lerøy Seafood Group

Est. 1899

Lerøy is one of the world's leading seafood producers with over 180 years of history. The company operates aquaculture, fishing, processing and distribution of seafood.

Production

~200,000 tons/year

Employees

~5,000

Grieg Seafood

Est. 1988

Grieg Seafood is a leading aquaculture company with operations in Norway, Scotland and Canada. The company focuses on sustainable salmon production.

Production

~100,000 tons/year

Employees

~1,000

Cermaq

Est. 1985

Cermaq is one of the world's leading aquaculture companies with production in Norway, Chile and Canada. The company is owned by Mitsubishi Corporation.

Production

~160,000 tons/year

Employees

~3,000

Norway Royal Salmon

Est. 1992

Norway Royal Salmon is an aquaculture company focusing on quality and innovation. The company has farming sites along the Norwegian coast.

Production

~80,000 tons/year

Employees

~700

1.3M
Tons of salmon annually
10,000+
Jobs in the industry
50%
Of world farmed salmon

Key Facts

Norway is the world's second largest seafood exporter
Over 1000 sites along the Norwegian coast
Export value of over 100 billion NOK annually