UK Seafood
in Numbers 2023
Welcome to UK Seafood in Numbers 2023. The UK is home to some of the most varied fishing grounds in Europe, supplying over 60 species of fish and shellfish to markets around the world. Our connection to the sea has shaped our history and will shape our future.
Here, you’ll discover where our seafood comes from, how the UK seafood industry operates, and the current trends in seafood consumption.
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2022
Where our seafood comes from
Most of the seafood we eat is importedinto the UK.
The value of seafood imports was nearly four and a half times higherthan the value of fish landed into the UK.
Where our seafood comes from (volume and value)
Imports to the UK
£3,445m (-5%*)
1,119,520 tonnes live weight (-6%)
Fish farmed in UK 2022
£1,325 m (+14%)
239,300 tonnes (-16%)
Fish landed in UK
£786 m (-5%)
424,807 tonnes (+8%)
*Data in brackets show changes from previous 12 months
Where our seafood goes
We export most of the seafood landed or farmed in the UK. In addition, 23% of the fish caught by the UK fleet is landed abroad.
Historically, international demand for UK seafood has been strong. However, demand has slowed due to export challenges, changing consumer preferences, and economic shocks.
Exports
from the UK
Value
£1,730 m (+0.5%)
Volume
442,436 tonnes live weight (-3%)
UK vessel
landings abroad
Value
£256 m (25%)
Volume
255,073 tonnes (38%)
