Tusk
- Brosme brosme
- Brosme
- Lumb
- Brosmio
- Keila
Size
Common size of Tusk in the catch is in the range of 40 to 75 cm. The largest individual caught in Icelandic waters measured 120 cm. They can live up to 40 years.
Catch
The total catch of Tusk in Icelandic waters in 2025 was 1,764 tonnes, as compared to 1,537 tonnes in 2024.
Icelandic tusk - catch 2020-2025 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Season
Tusk is caught throughout the year.
Icelandic tusk - Montly catch 2025 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Fishing gear
Icelandic tusk - Catch by fishing gear 2025 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Fishing grounds
Icelandic tusk - Catch by fishing grounds 2024 - Source: Marine Research Institute
Products
Icelandic tusk - Export value by product groups in 2025 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Markets
The main market for tusk is Germany.
Germany 53%
Nigeria 13%
Spain 7%
Portugal 6%
Canada 5%
Netherlands 4%
Denmark 4%
France 3%
Italy 3%
Icelandic tusk - Export value by countries in 2025 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Nutrition facts
Nutritional facts for raw Tusk - Per 100g edible portion:
88
Calories
19 g
Protein
38% DV
1 g
Fat - total
2% DV
0 g
saturated
1% DV
