UK: Scottish salmon exports to Asia doubled to £24 million in the first quarter

Scottish salmon exports to Asia double to £24m in Q1 driven by growing demand. Scottish salmon exports to Asia have more than doubled to £24 million in response to growing demand, new HMRC figures show. European destinations continue to dominate as the main international market for nutritious fish grown in cold waters off the Highlands and islands. But North America and Asia accounted for nearly half (47 per cent) of all sales in the first three months of this year, driven by strong demand from China, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea. The value of exports to the region has soared by £12 million, accompanied by a remarkable 97 per cent increase in the volume of fish transported. Trade body Salmon Scotland said the figures show that farm-raised salmon “generates vital income for the country”. It comes amid a backlash over Scottish Government plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) which threaten jobs and investment. Salmon farmers are also calling for an overhaul ...