Tusk
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 2019 was 2,576 tonnes, as compared to 2,094 tonnes in 2018.
Icelandic tusk - catch 2014-2019 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Season
Tusk is caught throughout the year.
Fishing gear
Fishing grounds
Icelandic tusk - Catch by fishing grounds 2017 - Source: Marine Research Institute
Products
Markets
The main markets for tusk are Germany and Italy.
Germany 65%
Italy 18%
Netherlands 4%
Sweden 3%
Icelandic tusk - Export value by countries in 2019 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Nutrition facts
Nutritional facts for raw Tusk - Per 100g edible portion: