Sites English About us Products & Sourcing CSR Press Contact 28 OCTOBER 2018 New quotas have been in force in Iceland since September 1st The quota year in Iceland is from September 1st till August 31st Twitter Facebook More New quotas have been in force in Iceland since September 1st. The quota year in Iceland is from September 1st till August 31st each year. According to the Marine Research Institute (MRI), the status of fish stocks is generally good, especially cod, haddock and saithe. The cod quota will be 248.114 tons, a decrease of 7.058 tons from last fishing year. Haddock and Saithe quotas will however be increased rather substantially, by 13.805 tons (34,6%) and 14.663 tons (24,3%). Quotas of pelagic species will be issued later this year. T.A.C. for the fishing year 2018-2019 Species 2017-2018 2018-2019 Change in tons Change % Cod 255.172 248.114 -7.058 -2,77% Haddock 39.890 53.695 13.805 34,61% Saithe 60.237 74.900 14.663 24,34% Golden Redfish 45.450 37.160 -8.290 -18,24% Deep sea Redfish 11.786 12.322 536 4,55% Greenland Halibut 13.536 12.568 -986 -7,15% Catfish 8.540 8.542 2 -0,02% Shrimp 4.735 % Ling 7.598 4.924 -2674 -35,19% Blueling 1.956 1.439 -517 -26,43% Tusk 3.770 2.936 -834 -22,12% Lobster 1.150 % Plaice 7.103 6.754 -349 -4,19% See more news Subscribe to our newsletter © 2017 Iceland Seafood Iceland | Terms & Conditions |Terms of purchase | Contact