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Export and export production of marine products 2007

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 2007 the export production of marine products amounted to ISK 127 billions and increased by 2.8% from previous year. Export of marine products amounted to 620 thousand tonnes and the total value amounted to ISK 127.6 billions. The export decreased in quantity by 6.3% but increased in value by 2.6%. Frozen products generated about half of the value of exported marine products, but the highest export revenues were from uncured salted cod. The European Economic Area is the most important market area for Icelandic marine products and in 2007 the export value for this category of products to EEA amounted to ISK 102 billions or 80% of the export value.

Export and export production of marine products 2007 - Statistical Series