Scottish salmon exports to Asia have doubled to £24 million in Q1 due to growing demand, with China, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea being the main markets. The sector, which employs 2,500 people directly and an additional 10,000 indirectly, saw a 18% increase in export sales to £134 million in the first three months of the year. The EU continues to be the largest market, but North America and Asia accounted for nearly half of all sales. Salmon Scotland is calling for regulatory and planning system reforms, more revenue from licence fees for rural housing, and a review of the government's Highly Protected Marine Areas plans.