The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with Seafood from Norway, recently hosted the first-ever seafood roundtable in the Philippines, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss opportunities for expanding seafood trade between the two nations.
The event, attended by representatives from the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Bureau of Customs, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, focused on maximizing the benefits of the Philippines’ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Norway under EFTA.
Ambassador Christian Lyster highlighted the growing trade relationship, noting a 16% increase in Norwegian salmon exports to the Philippines in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Norwegian Seafood Council Director Åshild Nakken described the Philippines as a “hidden gem” in the region, emphasizing its untapped potential for seafood trade and predicting growth in the healthy food market.
As part of the program, attendees participated in a Yusheng salad tossing ceremony featuring Norwegian salmon, a symbolic gesture for good luck and prosperity in the year ahead.
The roundtable provided a valuable platform for dialogue between seafood importers, exporters, and government agencies, with participants expressing interest in continuing discussions to further strengthen trade relations between Norway and the Philippines.
Read more about the event here.
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