The first-sale value of Scottish demersal landings increased by 18 percent last year, reaching GBP 169 million (USD 216.4 million, EUR 193.5 million), based on a total volume of 95,400 metric tons (MT), up 5 percent compared to 2015, according to the latest provisional statistics from Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Haddock, monkfish and cod are the most valuable demersal fish stocks to the Scottish fleet, in terms of monetary value. The value of haddock increased 0.5 percent in 2…