Figures released today reveal that exports of Scottish salmon grew by £50 million last year, reaching £500 million for the first time ever.
The announcement comes as Scotland’s salmon farmers head out to the Seafood Global Expo, the world’s largest seafood exhibition held in Brussels, seeking more business.
Salmon farming is one the biggest private employers in the Western Isles.
Production of Scottish salmon was in excess of 160,000 tonnes and it was enjoyed in over 65 counties.
The USA remained top export destination with sales growing to almost £215 million followed by France which added an extra 55% in volume, increasing sales to £110 million. China, an important emerging market, continued to return growth from virtually nothing in 2011 to almost £65 million, with an extra 40% in volume last year.
Scottish salmon exports worth £500 million
20 April 2015