Salmon Sales Near £1.6bn as Demand for UK’s Favourite Fish Continues to Climb

UK salmon sales hit £1.6bn ahead of summer, further rise expected

Data for the 12 months ending mid-April shows that over 81,000t of salmon were sold, representing an 8.5% increase in volume and over 7% growth in sales value

Salmon sales near £1.6bn as demand for UK’s favourite fish continues to climb

Sales of salmon have surged to almost £1.6 billion, underlining the enduring popularity of the UK’s favourite fish as consumers increasingly opt for healthier, versatile meal options. New figures show that more than 81,000 tonnes of salmon were sold in the 12 months to April, with volumes rising by 8.5 per cent and sales value increasing by 7.3 per cent. The growth stands in contrast to the wider fish category, where overall sales have remained …

From pies and pints to salmon and a salad - how the changing tastes of footie fans has driven a spike in sales of the nation’s favourite fish

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UK: salmon sales approach £1.6bn as volumes rise 8.5%

UK retail sales of salmon reached £1.59 billion (EUR 1.84 billion) in the 12 months to 18 April, up 7.3% year on year, according to data published by Salmon Scotland. Sales volumes rose 8.5% to 81,448 tonnes over the period, significantly outperforming the wider fish category, where volumes were broadly unchanged at 410,771 tonnes. Salmon [...]