ANALYSIS: Scottish Salmon Exports Down 31%, Prices Up Despite Record Survival

Production health in Scotland continues to point to a positive year for Atlantic salmon producers, with Salmon Scotland reporting that the survival rate reached a record high of 99.2% in June 2026 (Figure 1). This exceptional farming performance has not boosted salmon availability, because cumulative exports of Scottish Atlantic salmon dropped by 31.3% year to date (YTD) from January to June 2026. Even with the drop in trade volume, market share distribution continues to be similar to that observed in 2025...
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