UK: Scotland’s £1 billion-plus salmon industry nearing record year

Scotland’s £1 billion-plus salmon industry nearing record year. Scottish salmon is poised to achieve a record-breaking year, with strong growth in both domestic and international markets. According to Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of Salmon Scotland: “The popularity of Scottish salmon continues to soar at home and abroad, and we are heading for a record-breaking year of success.” New industry figures reveal that salmon exports—Scotland’s largest food export—reached £191 million between July and September 2024, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Total export sales for the first nine months of the year now stand at £622 million, a 30% year-on-year rise from £478 million. Key markets driving this growth include France, which serves as the main entry point for sales across Europe, and Asia, with China, Taiwan, and Singapore emerging as prominent destinations. Each quarter in 2024 has seen increases in both sales and volumes, with the April-to-June period marking the ...