Which fish species make up much of Iceland’s catch?

The primary fish species that constitute a significant portion of Iceland’s total catch are cod, capelin, and herring.1

Together, cod and capelin account for approximately two-thirds of the total catch. While whitefish species such as cod and haddock are often exported fresh, frozen, salted, or dried, the capelin and herring catches are typically processed into oil and meal, though they are also salted for other uses. Additionally, mackerel has become a notable part of the catch as the stock has increasingly moved into Iceland’s national fisheries zone.12