Trade and regulation advice and resources
We work with the UK seafood industry and with government to help businesses to trade successfully within the UK and overseas.
Our team of regulation, economic data and international trade experts are well connected in to the seafood industry and Government. Use our resources and contacts below to help with your trade and regulation issues and opportunities.
Facilitating UK and international seafood trade
We work with government to ensure the needs of the seafood supply chain are understood as new Free Trade Agreements are negotiated. We also help businesses to understand the changing regulations and rules of trading seafood.
We are not the regulators but our goal is to make the complex information easier to understand so businesses can navigate the tariff and non-tariff barriers. We also provide information and advice on regulations for trading in the UK.
Import and export regulations
Go to our sections on importing and exporting seafood to find the latest information on what you need to do if you import or export fishery products.
We have developed guidance for trading with countries in East Asia. The guidance covers exporting to South Korean, Japan, China and Vietnam, and importing from Vietnam. Find out more via the links below.
Trade forums and groups
We’re passionate about running forums and groups that enable the seafood sector to discuss emerging issues, compare experiences and provide feedback.
We convene – together with BFFF – an Importers Forum, which facilitates discussion on the full spectrum of importing-related matters (again, bringing in the perspectives of industry, government and others involved in the process).
In addition, our Seafish Trade Facilitation Forum (STFF) helps the UK seafood sector navigate trade rules, share insights, and improve market access. For more information on the STFF, visit our webpage:
For further information on any of these groups, please get in touch with regulation@seafish.co.uk.
Regulation and trade advice service
We have a team of regulation experts who can help to answer any questions you have on the rules of trading seafood within the UK or outside of the UK. We can signpost you to the correct guidance or the right regulator to solve your query.
Email regulation@seafish.co.uk with your query and one of the team will get back to you.
Regulation news and updates
We send out a monthly email update with all the latest seafood regulation updates and changes. Sign up to get these straight to your inbox.
Export Development and Promotion
We help the sector to identify potential opportunities in overseas markets, provide on the ground support at trade shows and help connect you with the right people in your destination market.
Market data and guides
We provide a comprehensive information resource to help businesses understand the scope and potential of overseas markets.
- Our country-specific market export guides provide UK seafood businesses with expertise on a variety of international seafood markets.
- Our online Trade and Tariff tool gives businesses easy access to search UK seafood trade and tariff data.
- Find key stats and data on market supply and international trade from our Market Insight team.
Export promotion
We work in partnership with the UK Government’s Seafood Exports Package to deliver a programme of activities that helps UK seafood businesses access new markets and showcases the quality and diversity of UK seafood to buyers around the world.
Promoting seafood overseas advice and support
Our trade and market insight experts can help you with advice on overseas markets and connect you with the right people.