SVN keeps a steady course, Icelandic fishing stock gains niche attention
Published on 06/25/2026 at 15:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 15:05.
SVN (IS0000033066), formally Sildarvinnslan hf., remains a specialized listed player in Iceland's fishing and fishmeal industry. The company operates out of Neskaupstadur and its shares trade on Nasdaq Iceland, giving international investors a niche route into the country's marine-based economy.
Operational profile in Icelandic fisheries
Sildarvinnslan hf. focuses on fishing, fish processing and fishmeal production, drawing heavily on quotas for pelagic species like capelin, herring and mackerel in Icelandic waters. According to the company, its operations include catching, processing and selling marine products to customers in Europe and other markets. Company information from SVN
The group participates in the Icelandic quota system, where national authorities set allowable catches for key species each year. This regime shapes both the volume and timing of SVN's catches and can affect annual revenue composition when quotas for pelagic species shift. SVN's vessels and plants are primarily located in eastern Iceland, supporting regional employment and exports to European buyers.
Positioning in the seafood sector
Within the broader seafood sector, SVN competes alongside larger Nordic and European producers that also rely on quota-managed fisheries. Companies such as Norway's Mowi and Denmark's Royal Greenland offer context for how quota changes and international demand can influence margins and capacity utilization. Reuters coverage of Nordic seafood margins
For SVN, exposure to fishmeal and fish oil provides a link to global aquaculture and animal-feed markets, where prices can be volatile and driven by demand in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The company benefits when fishmeal prices are robust, but it also faces costs tied to fuel, maintenance and regulatory compliance in Iceland's fishing industry.
More news and data on the SVN shares
Follow the latest headlines and filings on Sildarvinnslan hf. to keep track of results, quotas and trading activity on Nasdaq Iceland.
How SVN makes its money
SVN generates revenue primarily from harvesting and processing pelagic fish species and producing fishmeal and fish oil. Its plants turn raw catches into frozen products and industrial commodities sold to food and feed customers, while its fleet earns income through efficient use of Icelandic catch quotas.
Where SVN shares trade today
As of 2026-06-25, 13:00, SVN shares trade on Nasdaq Iceland in Icelandic krona, with the latest price quoted during local market hours and forming part of the OMX Nordic exchange universe.
SVN at a glance
- Company: Sildarvinnslan hf.
- ISIN: IS0000033066
- WKN:
- Ticker: SVN
- Trading venue: Nasdaq Iceland
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 13:00): latest quote in ISK
- Market cap: latest available figure in ISK (as of 2026-06-25)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Staples - Food Products - Seafood
- Index membership: Iceland local index on Nasdaq Iceland
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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