UK: Scottish salmon exports leap 7% year-on-year

The value of Scottish salmon exports has jumped by 7% in a year as international demand continues to grow, according to the latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). An analysis of the HMRC data by trade body Salmon Scotland shows that, for the first three quarters of 2023 to September, there was a rise of £33m to £478m. On a rolling annual basis, exports stand at £611m – confirming Scottish salmon’s place as the UK’s top food export. The findings come at the end of international trade week, with the UK Government stating that Scottish salmon is “rightly renowned around the globe and is also of huge importance for many of our coastal communities”. In the first nine months of the year, 53,000 tonnes of Scottish salmon were exported to more than 50 countries, enough for more than 250m healthy, nutritious meals. The EU continues to be the key destination for exports, accounting for £287m worth of the total over the first three quarters. France remains the single largest market ...