Scottish mussel production hits record thanks to surging EU demand

Scottish farmed mussels

Source: Euan Myles Photography

The Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2025 found a record 12,303 tonnes of common mussels were produced for the table market last year, representing a 5.2% increase year on year and a rise of 59.1% on 2016’s total

Scottish mussel production has hit record heights, according to Scottish government data, thanks to surging exports to the European Union.

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