Greenland has set its 2026 quotas for mackerel and herring at 19,435 tonnes and 25,000 tonnes respectively, following a government decision on 10 April 2026.
The mackerel quota will be fished in East Greenland and international waters. In contrast, the herring quota applies only to East Greenland.
Quotas allocated to the active fleet
The quotas have been distributed among companies and vessels that were active in the fishery in 2025.
According to the allocation table, Polar Pelagic A/S receives the largest share, with 7,774 tonnes of mackerel and 10,000 tonnes of herring. Other allocations include 3,887 tonnes of mackerel and 5,000 tonnes of herring each for several operators.
Sharp cut in mackerel advice
Scientific advice for the mackerel stock stands at 174,357 tonnes. This marks a 71% drop compared with 2025.
Despite this, coastal states, including the United Kingdom, Norway, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland, agreed to reduce their quotas by 48%. Greenland has chosen to follow this approach.
Herring advice rises
In contrast, advice for herring has increased to 533,914 tonnes. This is up 32% compared with 2025.
The coastal states for herring include Norway, Iceland, Russia, the Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom. The EU and Greenland also fish the stock.