Norway is looking to India as new market for seafood exports after the Russian ban imposed since Aug. 7, reports The Hindu.Norway, which exports seafood to 140 countries, is now looking at potential markets such as India, Indonesia, Vietnam and countries in Central and Eastern Europe, officials said.
“We see a huge potential in India and foresee similar positive changes in demand for Norwegian Salmon that we have seen in countries like Russia and China. These are countries where Salmon was not well known ten to 15 years ago but is now growing rapidly,” said Norwegian Seafood Council director Christian Chramer.
“India has a large population that prefers to eat healthier food, and is aware of the benefits of Omega 3 in seafood. At present, people are having it in five-star hotels and may soon have salmon at home or at restaurants,” Chramer said.
“At this stage, we are facilitating contact between Norwegian exporters and the Indian seafood importers, trade and the retail sector. We are still at an early stage, and are building up our competence and establishing contacts with relevant partners in India step by step,” he said.
Norway has been exporting seafood to India for over ten years but in limited volume.
Important milestones needed to be reached, the most important being establishment of a Free Trade Agreement between Norway and India before setting any export volumes’ target, Chramer said.
Source:-undercurrentnews.com
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