Scotland is targeting the Gulf seafood sector in a post-Brexit growth drive. Globally, the Scots export $1.37 billion seafood annually, with Europe, the US and China comprising its traditionally largest export markets.
With the UK’s EU departure increasing cross-border trade complexities within Europe, Scottish producers are targeting the Middle East with wide-ranging oceanic spoils, including salmon, shellfish, langoustines, white fish and farmed seafood.
In 2020, Scottish seafood exports to the UAE totalled £3.40 million, taking a pandemic-driven hit from £6.21m comparative sales in 2019, according to UK government figures. Wider MENA sales reached £5.80m and £11.37m in 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Scotland eyes UAE seafood market in post-Brexit growth drive