Scottish salmon achieved a new record high export value of GBP 844 million (USD 1.1 billion, EUR 1 billion) in 2024, according to new figures published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), eclipsing its previous best export value of GBP 618 million (USD 777.9 million, EUR 746.5 million) that the industry set in 2019.
Scottish salmon achieved this record through a 45 percent increase in international sales year over year, including a 60 percent rise in sales to Asia, according to HMRC data.
With sales registered across 48 countries in 2024, Scottish salmon again outperformed other popular U.K. products like beef, lamb, and cheese to be the country’s top food export.
In volume terms, last year’s international sales of Scottish salmon amounted to 101,466 metric tons (MT) – a rise of 59 percent, or 37,452 MT.
Broken down by market, France continued to be the main destination for Scottish salmon – accounting for 55 percent of overall sales by value, followed by the United States and China.
France sourced 59,877 MT of the product worth GBP 462 million (USD 581.5 million, EUR 558 million), which were spikes of 87 and 70 percent, respectively.
Exports to the U.S. totaled 24,410 MT – up 85 percent – worth GBP 225 million (USD 283.2 million, EUR 271.8 million) – up 61 percent year over year.
China bought 8,175 MT, marking a 107 percent increase, worth GBP 76 million (USD 95.7 million, EUR 91.8 million, which was a 60 percent spike by value.
Scotland Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the figures demonstrated surging global demand for Scottish salmon...
