Demand for Scottish salmon surges in China

Fish farm salmon round nets in natural environment Loch Fyne Arygll and Bute Scotland - Getty

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According to HMRC data released on 12 February, Scottish salmon retained its crown as the UK’s top food export, with growth in China and the US particularly profound

Scottish salmon exports to China and the US boomed in 2025 thanks to a growing Chinese middle class.

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