Marine Harvest ASA (MHG) to Benefit from 6% Global Demand Growth for Salmon

April 30, 2014

Analyst Bryan Agbabian of Allianz Global Investors says Marine Harvest ASA (MHG), a Norwegian seafood company, is set to benefit from an increase in demand worldwide for salmon.

“[Marine Harvest is] the largest salmon-farming company globally. Salmon prices have been very strong, and the growth in demand for salmon is growing mid-single digits, like 5% to 6%,” Agbabian said.

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Agbabian says a 6% growth rate is solid for a product like salmon, as it is growing higher than other meat products.

“If you compare it with beef or pork or chicken, it’s not growing as high as salmon,” Agbabian said. “Again, Marine Harvest not only sells to the local market in Norway, but they export as well.”