Sub sectors

Beverages

Scotch whisky is the world’s most popular spirit – more Scotch whisky is sold in one month in France than Cognac in a year.

Red meat

In 2009, Scotland produced over 170,000 tonnes of beef, 30,000 tonnes of lamb and 45,000 tonnes of pork

Salmon

Scottish salmon is famous the world-over for its fine quality and flavour. Like champagne or Parma ham, Scottish farmed salmon is protected from imitations by European law.

Seafood

Scotland’s 16,000 km of beautiful, clean coastline is fished by more than 2100 vessels which land more than 440,000 tonnes every year.