Fisheries, Agriculture and Hunting in Greenland

The presence of rich wildlife has made it possible for the Inuit to settle along the Greenlandic coast. Animals in the ice-filled sea and the inaccessible interior laid down the foundation for the Inuit way of life – and for the delicacies we now enjoy in Greenland, which are starting to turn heads in the world of gastronomy.

Greenland is home to one of the most modern fleets of fishing vessels in the world today and has a large industry exporting high quality seafood products to markets all over the world.  Fish and seafood production is currently the primary export industry.

More than 90% of all exports are derived from fish products, including prawns and Greenland halibut. The fish caught are wild fish living in nonpolluted waters and thereby grow as nature intended – without growthenhancing or medical additives.

Most of the world knows the coldwater prawns of Greenland and other products from the Arctic waters. The growth conditions here make the context and nature of the meat unique.  Greenlandic cuisine also offers tender meat from wild reindeer, musk oxen and lamb, uniquely flavoured by the special Greenlandic vegetation.

The vegetation itself is yet another contribution to world cuisine. The Arctic environment makes Greenlandic vegetables, herbs, plants and roots a unique flavour supplement to enhance dining experiences everywhere.

For further information, please contact the Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture at aapip@gh.gl