Ling
- Molva molva
- grande lingue
- Leng
- Maruca
- Langa
Size
The ling has often been described as a fish that is between being a cod and an eel. It has many things in common with the cod but is long and shaped like an eel and its length can reach two metres.
Catch
The total catch of Ling in Icelandic waters in 2020 was 5,840 tonnes, as compared to 6,996 tonnes in 2019.
Icelandic ling - catch 2015-2020 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Season
Ling is caught throughout the year.
Icelandic ling - Montly catch 2020 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Fishing gear
Icelandic ling - Catch by fishing gears in 2019
Fishing grounds
Icelandic ling - Catch by fishing gear 2017 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Products
Icelandic ling - Export value by product groups in 2019
Markets
The main markets for ling are Italy, Germany and Spain.
Italy 26%
Germany 21%
Sweden 15%
Spain 13%
France 9%
Belgium 3%
Icelandic ling - Export value by countries in 2019 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Nutrition facts
Nutritional facts for raw Ling- Per 100g edible portion:
85
Calories
20 g
Protein
40% DV
1 g
Fat - total
1% DV
0 g
saturated
0% DV
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