Salmon Scotland

Name

Salmon Scotland

Legal name

Salmon Scotland Ltd

Website

https://salmonscotland.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Trade Association

NAICS

Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Aquaculture (11251)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finfish Farming (e.g., salmon, tilapia, catfish) (AFAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services (AFAEAAAK), Aquaculture & Fish Health Services (AFAEANAE), Aquaculture & Fish-Farm Service Vessels (Feed, Wellboats, Harvest Support) (IMAJADAF)

Keywords

• Salmon industry representation
• Aquaculture trade body
• Fish farming advocacy
• Seafood sector lobbying
• Salmon supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Scottish Salmon Export Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from exporting Scottish salmon. In 2024, exports reached a record £844 million, and in 2025 exports were worth £828 million to 45 international markets. The sector produces salmon for both domestic UK sales (£1.5 billion annually) and international export.
2. Member Subscriptions: Salmon Scotland represents 55 members across Scottish salmon production and the wider supply chain sector, with membership fees supporting the trade body's operations. The organization receives no public money for lobbying activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Salmon Scotland is a private trade body representing 55 members across Scottish salmon production and the supply chain. It delivers industry advocacy, lobbying with UK and Scottish governments, sector-wide data and reports, the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture, conservation initiatives such as the Wild Fisheries Fund, and community programs supporting coastal employment and the rural housing agenda.

Product overview

Salmon Scotland is a trade body representing the Scottish salmon sector. The organization provides industry representation and advocacy services, publishes economic and mortality reports, manages conservation initiatives including the Wild Fisheries Fund, administers the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture, and coordinates community support programs. The portfolio centers on industry representation as the primary service, supported by data publications, sustainability commitments, and community engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salmon Scotland Industry Representation Trade body membership service representing Scottish salmon producers' and supply chain members' interests in Scotland, across the UK, and internationally through advocacy, lobbying with MPs/MSPs, and policy engagement.
• Industry Reports and Data Publications Regular publication of economic reports, monthly survival reports, mortality data, and sector statistics made available to members and stakeholders.
• Wild Fisheries Fund Conservation initiative addressing declining wild salmon populations through habitat repair, genetic conservation, and river restoration projects, backed by a £1.5 million five-year commitment from the salmon farming sector.
• Sustainability Charter Blueprint setting out the long-term sustainability vision for Scottish farmed salmon, including environmental commitments, a target of net zero by 2045, and responsible farming practices.
• Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture Industry-wide code covering production requirements for all finfish farm-raised in Scotland, with 500 independently audited checkpoints covering every aspect of salmon farming.
• Community Initiatives Program Initiatives addressing the rural housing crisis, supporting local communities in coastal areas, and providing funding for coastal infrastructure around Scotland's west coast, Highlands, and islands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of processed salmon classified as 'Superior Quality'
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fisheries Management ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Joint agreement between Salmon Scotland and Fisheries Management Scotland to support wild Atlantic salmon conservation. Establishes a funding scheme where salmon farmers contribute funds based on fish escape numbers, administered by a new independent company jointly governed by both sectors. Payment structure ranges from £500 flat for 1-50 fish escapes to £5 per fish for escapes exceeding 500, with £50,000 cap.
• Inverlussa Marine ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2024Inverlussa Marine Services awarded multi-million pound contract to Macduff Shipyards for hybrid workboat to support Scottish salmon sector. The 25-metre vessel will support salmon farms off west coast, Shetland and Orkney with hybrid battery pack and Tier 3 emissions compliance.
• Macduff ShipyardscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2024Scottish shipyard appointed to design and build 25-metre hybrid workboat for Inverlussa Marine Services to support salmon farming operations. Contract expected to create additional six jobs at Macduff Shipyards.
• Scottish GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Scottish Government on regulatory frameworks, 10-Year Farmed Fish Health Framework, Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture, and policy development for salmon farming sector.
• Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-wide code covering production standards for all finfish farm-raised in Scotland, with 500 checkpoints covering every aspect of salmon farming, independently audited.
• Ocean KineticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Salmon Scotland providing marine engineering solutions to aquaculture clients in Shetland, specializing in marine works, metal works, fabrication, welding, pipework, repair and corrosion prevention.
• Scottish Empty Homes PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative to bring vacant properties back into use to tackle rural housing crisis in Shetland, partnering to address accommodation needs for salmon sector workers.
• Aquaculture Safety Group (ASG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety group ensuring health and safety of all those working in Scottish aquaculture. All salmon farmers are members of ASG.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance: National trade alliance for Canada's aquaculture sector, including Atlantic salmon farming. Functions as the Canadian equivalent of Salmon Scotland in representing producers, engaging government, and shaping regulation for farmed salmon.
• SalmonChile: Chilean salmon industry trade association representing Atlantic and Pacific salmon producers. Most direct competitor to Scottish salmon in global export markets and an equivalent industry-association peer in terms of advocacy, sustainability standards, and export promotion.
• Norwegian Seafood Council: Norway's national seafood industry marketing and trade body, the direct international counterpart to Salmon Scotland. Both represent national salmon-producing sectors, run international market development campaigns, and lobby government on aquaculture policy.

Broad incumbents

• Mowi ASA: The world's largest Atlantic salmon producer with significant Scottish operations (formerly Marine Harvest Scotland). Salmon Scotland members compete with and are benchmarked against Mowi on production costs, sustainability metrics, and global market reach.
• Global Salmon Initiative (GSI): CEO-level coalition of the world's leading salmon producers focused on industry-wide sustainability and transparency. Salmon Scotland members participate in or are influenced by GSI's collective sustainability commitments, making it a strategic peer at the global industry level.
• Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP): Pan-European aquaculture trade body representing fish, shellfish, and other aquaculture producers across the EU. A broader umbrella peer to Salmon Scotland's national focus, engaging with EU policy on aquaculture regulation, sustainability, and market access.

Others

• Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC): Independent, international voluntary certification standard for responsibly farmed seafood including salmon. Salmon Scotland member farms increasingly benchmark against ASC certification, making it an adjacent standard-setter and ecosystem participant.
• FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Aquaculture: Intergovernmental policy forum shaping global aquaculture standards, sustainability guidelines, and best practices. Salmon Scotland's policy and lobbying work is influenced by and aligned with FAO aquaculture policy frameworks.
• Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC): Scotland-based innovation centre supporting sustainable aquaculture R&D, of which Salmon Scotland members are primary industry beneficiaries. Acts as a research and innovation counterpart, channeling funding and collaboration into the Scottish salmon sector.

Regional players

• Tasmanian Salmon Industry Council: Represents the Tasmanian salmon farming industry in Australia, an Atlantic salmon-producing region. Comparable as a regional salmon industry association facing similar biological, environmental, and regulatory challenges in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ScotlandSalmon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScotlandSalmon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salmon-scotland
• Instagraminstagram.com/scotlandsalmon

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Salmon Scotland