China drives record growth in Scottish salmon exports

Published 2025년 2월 15일

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In 2024, Scotland's salmon exports hit a record high of 844 million pounds, marking a 45% increase from the previous year, driven by the surging demand in the Chinese market. China became the third largest importer of Scottish salmon, with exports to the Asian market increasing by over 60%. The Chinese market's demand for Scottish salmon is expected to keep growing, making it a strategic market for the industry. The Scottish government is supporting the export growth of the salmon industry, particularly in the Asian market, and aims to maintain its leading position in the domestic market.

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In 2024, Scotland's salmon exports ushered in a historic breakthrough, reaching a record 844 million pounds (about 1 billion euros/1.1 billion US dollars), a year-on-year increase of 45%. Behind this growth, the surge in demand in the Chinese market is an important driving force, becoming an emerging and important market for Scottish salmon exports. According to the Scottish salmon trade organization Salmon According to data from Scotland, in 2024, the export of Scottish salmon to the Asian market increased by more than 60%, with China's performance being particularly outstanding. Specifically, the export value of Scottish salmon to mainland China reached 76 million pounds (about 91 million euros/95 million US dollars), making China the third largest salmon importer after France and the United States. The Chinese market has become a key force in the growth of Scottish salmon exports In 2024, the overall export growth of Scottish salmon is inseparable from the contribution of ...

Source: Foodmate