Greenland’s landings of key fish and shellfish eased in November 2025, with total volumes for cod, Greenland halibut and shrimp all below last year’s levels, according to new figures from Statistics Greenland.
Total cod landings reached 28,763 tonnes. That was down from the 2024 peak but still well above levels seen earlier in the decade. Halibut landings fell to 25,052 tonnes, while shrimp landed at 46,863 tonnes, confirming a longer downward trend for the species.
The figures are provisional for both 2024 and 2025.
Cod holds near record levels
Cod remained the strongest performer. Coastal cod landings reached 24,950 tonnes, slightly below 2024 but far higher than in 2021–2023. Offshore cod increased to 3,813 tonnes, showing a recovery after several weak years. Overall cod volumes flattened in 2025 after peaking last year.
Halibut stays under pressure
Halibut landings continued to slide. Coastal catches dropped to 20,587 tonnes, the lowest level in the past five years. Offshore halibut rose sharply to 4,465 tonnes in 2025, but not enough to offset the coastal decline. Total halibut volumes remain well below earlier years.
Shrimp trend remains negative
Shrimp landings confirmed a clear long-term fall. Coastal shrimp declined again to 29,625 tonnes. Offshore volumes recovered to 17,238 tonnes, partly after a sharp decline in recent years. Even so, total shrimp landings stayed far below 2021–2023 levels.
Statistics Greenland said the data cover landings by species, month, and area, with records available since 2012. Final figures for December 2025 will be released on 29 January 2026.