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2012 Survey of the UK Seafood Processing Industry

This report provides an overview of the UK seafood processing industry. The report describes the industry structure, employment and characteristics, the supply and sales situation along with issues such as business management and the environment. The report also provides an analysis of the financial performance of the processing industry. This report is the latest in a series of reports undertaken every four years by Seafish.

2000 Survey of the UK Sea Fish Processing Industry

In this detailed report the structure of the whole industry is revealed, highlighting trends and changes since 1995 and earlier. Tables, charts, and graphs illustrate the key points concerning how the industry is organised, how it is evolving, and how this affects the distribution of employment in the industry. Results are broken down by region, by company size, by fish type, and by type of processing carried out (primary, secondary, or mixed). There is detailed financial analysis of the primary and mixed processing sectors, showing the strengths and weaknesses of the industry as a whole, and highlighting regional and sectoral differences.

Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet 2023

This report presents economic estimates at UK, home nation and fleet segment level for the UK fishing fleet. The estimates are calculated based on samples of fishing costs and earnings gathered by Seafish as part of the 2023 Annual Fleet Economic Survey.

Seafood processing industry performance data: 2012-2022

This report presents the latest UK seafood processing industry performance data as well as time series data back to 2012.

Energy in the UK seafood processing sector: 2018-2020 evidence

This is a short report prepared by Seafish to inform the UK Government about energy use and cost pressures within the UK seafood processing sector.

2016 Seafood Processing Industry Report

The 2016 Seafood Processing Industry Report presents accurate up-to-date economic data and commentary to serve, where appropriate, as an evidence base for business decisions, policy discussions, and further research. This report provides details on the structure and size of the industry such as regional distribution, size of firms, type of broad fish species processed, type of processing activity undertaken and financial performance.

2014 UK Seafood Processing Industry Report

The fish processing industry has a long-standing tradition and is of key importance to regional UK economies. This report presents an overview and detailed analysis of the fish processing industry with particular emphasis on the sea fish processing sector. The analyses contained in this report utilise the latest UK seafood processing industry information, which is gathered and managed by Seafish Economics, namely 2014 Census data, 2012 Financial Survey data and qualitative research data gathered in late 2014 – early 2015.

Analysis of the training needs of the Northern Ireland seafood industry

By Tegen Mor Fisheries Consultants

Labour and Employment in UK seafood processing January to March 2018

Quarterly survey of employment and labour issues in UK seafood processing businesses from January to March 2018

Preliminary investigation of economic performance and accidents in the UK fishing fleet

This report presents the findings of a preliminary investigation into the relationship between vessel accidents and the operational and financial performance of vessels in the UK fishing fleet in the period 2008-2016.

Sustainable Seafood Serving the Seafood Industry 2010 to 2013 - A consultation document for industry - 3 year plan

The Seafish consultation document sets out how we intend to serve industry over the next three years and is part of a year-long consultation process.

England’s Seafood Industry: Skills, Recruitment and Retention

This EMFF-funded research analyses the training, skills and recruitment and retention challenges facing England’s seafood industry. The report concludes with recommendations for improvement for industry and government action.

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