Strengths of Scotland's seafood industry
Scotland’s food and drink sector is growing at a fast rate.
In the seafood sector, successful home-grown companies sit alongside global industry giants, attracted by the benefits Scotland has to offer.
Scotland has all the right ingredients to build on the success of the seafood industry.
Skills and expertise
- One of the most modern fishing fleets in Europe
- Dedicated, flexible and experienced workforce
- A well-managed and socially responsible industry with a strong heritage and tradition
- High standards of employee training and vocational qualifications
- Expertise in national and international distribution
- Skills in packaging and labelling
Natural resources
- Abundant natural resources in the seas around Scotland provide some of the world's finest seafood produce
- 75 percent of all langoustines caught in the UK are from Scotland
- Scotland supplies the world market with 40 percent of its langoustine stocks
- Scotland’s seafood industry accounts for approximately 60 percent of total UK landings
- Over 60 species are landed in Scotland, meeting the diverse demands of today’s global consumer
- Over 2000 boats make total landings of more than 440,000 tonnes per year
Excellent infrastructure
- Integrated haulage and shipping services
- The proximity of ports provide significant benefits in terms of direct supplies, cold storage transportation and labour
- Full industry infrastructure and supply chain is in place
- Government funding and initiatives help to drive the competitive edge of the industry
- Cost-competitive staff salaries