Industry Research Report - Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation

Scottish Salmon Farming
Industry Research Report
April 2012
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation Limited, Durn, Isla Road, Perth PH2 7HG Tel: 01738 587 000, Fax: 01738 621 454
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Contents
Chairman’s
Foreword
Chairman’s Foreword 1
Chief Executive’s Overview 2
Health & Welfare View 3
Background and Objective 4
Case Study: Argyll & Bute 5
Methodology and Sample 6
Case Study: Highland 7
Main Findings: Salmon Business Confidence Survey 8
Main Findings: Employment by SSPO Member Companies 10
Main Findings: Travel to Work 11
Main Findings: Average Years with Companies 11
Main Findings: Origin of Workforce 11
Main Findings: Financial Contribution to Communities 12
Main Findings: Levels of Capital Investment 14
Main Findings: Expenditure on Suppliers and Services 16
Case Study: Orkney 17
Case Study: Shetland 18
Overseas Development View 19
Case Study: Western Isles 20
Scottish farmed
salmon and
salmon products
are internationally
recognised as the
premium product
in their class
As Scotland deals with the realities of the global economic downturn, erudite
economists – always men with perfect hindsight – have a new mantra of
‘a balanced economy’. In plain man’s terms this means creating the essential mix
of primary production, manufacturing and service industries that will provide for
economic stability even in difficult times.
Scotland has relatively few world class industries, but its salmon farming is in that
category. We will never be the largest salmon producer or the lowest cost. Norway
and Chile are ahead of us in scale; and by international standards our farm sizes
are small and our commitment to high standards of husbandry and management
incurs added costs. But Scotland seeks to produce the best and we are immensely
proud of our history and tradition. Scottish farmed salmon and salmon products
are internationally recognised as the premium product in their class; they are
always in-demand at home, and in countries across the world.
Again this year, in this report, we have provided key facts about our industry, both
for the interest of the communities in which we farm and for a wider audience.
The figures will speak for themselves; but the creation of 506 jobs over the last
three years and the capital investment of £205 million in farms and processing
are points of note. The vast majority of capital investment has been in the
Highlands and Islands: Shetland (33.5%), Argyll & Bute (17%), Highland (23%),
Western Isles (15%) and Orkney (4.5%). However, with recent new planning
applications and permissions in Orkney, investment there is set to rise.
Under Scotland’s National Marine Plan, farmed fish production will increase
steadily year on year, to give an overall increase of 50% by 2020. This plan is
fully achievable subject only to continued careful planning and to investors’
confidence in Scotland. The first of these can be virtually assured. But, with a
major Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill proposed for later this year, we trust policy
makers will avoid measures, which may threaten our competitive position in the
investment market. As part of a ‘balanced economy’ there’s nothing better or
more future-looking than Scottish salmon farming!
Professor Phil Thomas
Chairman, Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation
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Chief Executive’s
Overview
Health and
Welfare View
I am pleased to report that this new official data demonstrates the expanding
economic contribution by Scotland’s salmon farmers.
Direct employment within SSPO member companies has increased again, with
an impressive 272 jobs created since the previous research findings (December
2010). The 13% increase in direct employment has contributed to a 23% growth
in the total gross pay, which has risen to £53.7 million.
With many businesses well-placed to increase capital expenditure spending,
a record £47.6 million was invested during 2011. Almost all of the capital
investments were made in the Highlands and Islands, with the vast majority
injected into Shetland, Argyll & Bute, Highland, Western Isles and Orkney.
This reflects the positive impact of production increasing to its highest level in
six years, the value of the total output soaring by 30% and accelerating export
growth which is now at record levels.
Against this backdrop confidence has grown somewhat, with 86% of SSPO member
companies planning to both increase staff and grow production sustainably over
the next five years.
Despite the global economy continuing to struggle to make a recovery, the market
conditions for superior Scottish salmon at home and abroad remain very strong.
With the positive impact of business confidence and strong investment from the
salmon sector, I expect the market conditions for our sector to remain positive.
However, I concur with the Chairman’s caution that any unintended consequences
arising from the proposed Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill would quickly undermine
confidence levels, potentially resulting in a significant loss of job creation and
investment in the Highlands and Islands. We must all work together to maintain
a confident industry.
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Scott Landsburgh
Chief Executive, Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation
86% of SSPO member companies
are planning to both increase staff
and grow production sustainably
over the next five years
Since the RSPCA
launched the
welfare standards
for farmed
Atlantic salmon
nine years ago,
between 60% and
70% of Scottish
salmon in
seawater are
Freedom Food
approved
Freedom Food, the RSPCA’s farm animal welfare and food labelling scheme,
was launched in 1994 with a simple remit – to bring RSPCA welfare standards
to as many farmed animals as possible.
Participants are subject to annual assessment from our highly trained assessors
and subject to monitoring visits from RSPCA Farm Livestock Officers. This dual
level of checks makes Freedom Food, in my opinion, the most robust of all the
assurance schemes.
After 16 years, we now have over 75 million[1] terrestrial farmed animals in the
scheme, including 28%[2] of all UK pig production, 36% of duck production and
the vast majority of UK cage free egg production.
Perhaps the area where progress has been most satisfying is our work with
Scottish salmon producers. Since the RSPCA launched the first ever welfare
standards for farmed Atlantic salmon nine years ago, between 60% and 70%
of Scottish salmon in seawater at any given time are Freedom Food approved.
Farming to RSPCA welfare standards has measurable commercial benefits such
as improvements in fish health and bio-security, reduction in mortality and an
increase in operational efficiency. In transport – also covered by RSPCA welfare
standards – positive welfare input results in significant improvements in flesh
quality and shelf life.
Freedom Food labelled smoked and fresh salmon is now sold in many of the UK’s
major grocery retail outlets, including The Co-operative, Somerfield, Morrisons,
Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Booths and many independents. In addition, Marks & Spencer
source their Scottish salmon from Freedom Food approved farms.
Despite the economic climate, research shows there is no drop off in consumer
interest in ethical food. A recent Institute of Grocer Distribution report (July 2011)
shows the trend for higher welfare food continues, with twice as many shoppers
in the UK claiming to have bought a higher welfare product, such as Freedom
Food, over the past four years. All the signs are that the welfare of animals is
now considered to be a ‘quality’ attribute.
As we move towards our 10th year of working with the salmon industry, I am
hopeful that demand for higher welfare salmon will continue to grow, as well as
continue to deliver a real competitive advantage to Scottish salmon producers
who are members of Freedom Food.
Leigh Grant
Chief Executive Officer, Freedom Food
[1] All Freedom Food animal number figures quoted correct as at end 2011
[2] Freedom Food market penetration has been calculated against Defra farm census 2008
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Background and
Objective
Case Study
The Scottish
Government is
confident that in
the coming years
we can continue
to see managed
and sustainable
growth in the
sector, while
ensuring high
environmental
and fish health
standards
Stuart Stevenson MSP,
Environment Minister commenting
on the publication of the Scottish
Fish Farm Production Survey,
November 2011
Global population growth and a rise in the average consumption per person
are driving the increasing appetite for seafood. The rise in demand is not being
supported by the state of the world’s fisheries stocks, which have little capacity
to improve sustainable yields.
The percentage of seafood derived from aquaculture has increased significantly
over the last 30 years. Fish and shellfish farming produced only 9% of seafood
in 1980, but now it provides almost half of global supply.[1]
With this proportion predicted to increase and political support within Europe
for the sustainable development of the sector,[2] it is encouraging to report that
production in Scotland has increased three years in a row.[3]
Scotland’s salmon industry is in buoyant mood. Increased production, improved
knowledge, adoption of higher welfare standards and major capital investments
have been key determinants of growth, jobs and added value creation over
the last year.
Encouraged by the rising market demand for nutritious, superior and sustainable
Scottish salmon, the industry has outlined a strategic plan to achieve annual
production of 210,000 tonnes by 2020.
This research outlines the increasing economic importance of the sector and
promotes the continued need to prioritise sustainable economic development.
ARGYLL & BUTE
• The direct employment provided by members of SSPO has risen from 321 in
2008 to 489
• 67 new jobs were created in the last year
• The increase in direct employment represents a 17% rise on the previous year
• On average, employees remain with their employer for nine years
• Over the last five years SSPO member companies have made £35.7 million
capital investments
• 17% of capital investments between 2006 and 2011 in the whole of Scotland
were made in Argyll & Bute
• Gross pay has increased year-on-year, rising from £3.7 million in 2007 to
£10.3 million
• During the last five years £41.3 million local wage payments have generated
over £189 million of economic benefits as money earned locally is spent locally
Capital Investment between 2006 and 2011
2006
£3,943,507
2007
£6,486,503
2008
£12,193,103
2009
£3,895,962
2010
£4,812,305
2011
£4,358,618
TOTAL £35,689,998
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
TO COMMUNITY
• Gross Pay £10,313,986
• Multiplied Income £47,238,057
• Increase 5%
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[1] The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture, published by the UN FAO, http://www.fao.org
[2] Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture, 2009
[3] Scottish Fish Farms Annual Production Survey 2010, published by the Scottish Government, November 2011
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Methodology
and Sample
Case Study
98%
OF SALMON
PRODUCTION
PARTICIPATED IN
THE RESEARCH
The research was conducted by means of a self-completion questionnaire created
by Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO).
With an increasing membership during 2011, SSPO now represents 98% of
salmon production, the research continues to be the most authoritative measure
of the economic contribution made by Scotland’s salmon farmers. The SSPO
membership comprises:
• Finfish Ltd
• Grieg Seafood Hjaltland UK Ltd
• Highland Salmon
• Landcatch Natural Selection
• Howietoun Fishery
• Loch Duart Ltd
• Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd • Meridian Salmon
• Migdale Smolt
• Scottish Salmon Company
• Scottish Sea Farms Ltd
• Torridon Smolts
• Uyeasound Salmon Company • Wester Ross Salmon
The data was gathered at the end of 2011. Details of individual firms’ responses
remain confidential and results are reported in aggregate form.
HIGHLAND
•The direct employment provided by members of SSPO has risen from 525 in
2008 to 680
• 90 new jobs were created in the last year
• The increase in direct employment represents a 15% rise on the previous year
• On average, employees remain with their employer for eight years
• Over the last five financial years SSPO member companies have made capital
investments in excess of £47.5 million
• Capital investment has increased year-on-year, with £15.4 million made in 2011
• 23% of capital investments between 2006 and 2011 in the whole of Scotland
were made in Highland
• Gross pay has increased year-on-year, rising from £11.7 million in 2007 to
£17.8 million in 2011
•During the last five years £72 million local wage payments have generated
£330 million of economic benefits as money earned locally is spent locally
Capital Investment between 2006 and 2011
2006
£4,366,657
2008
£5,704,516
2010
£8,879,477
2007
£5,132,798 2009
£8,030,500
2011
£15,417,364
TOTAL £47,531,312
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
TO COMMUNITY
• Gross Pay £17,861,816
• Multiplied Income £81,807,117
• Increase 35%
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Main Findings
86%
OF SSPO
COMPANIES PLAN TO
INCREASE STAFF OVER
THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
The third
successive
annual increase
in production,
a rise in direct
employment
and the increase
in value is great
news for rural
economies and the
Scottish economy
as a whole
Scott Landsburgh
Chief Executive, Scottish Salmon
Producers’ Organisation
Salmon Business Confidence Survey
This is the second annual business confidence survey undertaken by SSPO.
It is an authoritative insight into the health of the sector and the mindset of senior
management running salmon farming businesses in Scotland. The survey covers
14 companies representing 98% of Scottish salmon production.
With salmon production increasing to its highest level in six years, the value of
the total output soaring by 30%, a rise in direct employment by 13% during this
reporting period and export growth continuing to reach new records since the
last survey (December 2010), the already high business confidence levels in the
salmon sector have risen further and run counter to the much reported erosion
of business confidence in other sectors.
As demand at home and abroad for responsibly farmed, superior salmon
remained high during 2011, the market conditions remain favourable for growth.
With this in mind, 86% of SSPO member companies have expressed a desire to
grow sustainably over the next five years. This represents a 14% increase when
compared with the previous year.
With the health of the sector continuing the previously reported upward trend, an
increasing percentage of SSPO member companies plan to increase staff over the
next five years. With lively public discussion continuing around the prospects of a
slowing UK economy and the risk of a double dip recession, an unprecedented
86% of salmon companies are planning to increase employment levels.
Chart Chart 1: What 1: What are are your your plans plans for for the the
next next five five years years
14%
86%
Business Expansion
Keep Keep Business at Present at Level Level
Chart Chart 2: In 2: terms In terms of staffing of levels levels over over
the the next next five five years years what what do do you you plan plan
to do to do
14%
86%
Increase Staff Staff
Remain at Present at Staff Staff Levels Levels
In Highland
90 new jobs
were created
in the last year
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Main Findings
Main Findings
272
NEW JOBS
CREATED
IN THE LAST YEAR
SSPO Member Company Employees
by Local Authority Region
Employment by SSPO Member Companies
Direct employment provided by members of Scottish Salmon Producers’
Organisation, inclusive of farming, processing, sales and marketing, logistics,
finance and environmental management, has increased for the second year
in a row.
An impressive 272 new jobs have been created since the previous survey.
With 2,124 direct employees, this represents an increase of 13% on the previous
reporting period. 90% of the jobs are on a full time basis.
The majority of employees continue to be located in the Highlands and Islands,
with 1,939 (91%) based in Argyll & Bute, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and the
Western Isles. The vast majority of the jobs created (229 new jobs) have also
been located in these five local authority regions.
However, there has also been an increase in employment outwith the Highlands
and Islands as 43 jobs were created in other regions during the last reporting
period. The geographical split of direct jobs provided by SSPO members is
shown in Table 1.
With 2,124 direct
employees, this
represents an
increase of 13%
on the previous
reporting period
Travel to Work
On a national basis 70% of all the employees lived within 10 miles of their place
of work. 86% lived within 20 miles. With the majority of employees living and
working in local communities, the money earned locally is spent locally,
contributing to the wealth and sustainability of local communities.
Average Years of Employment with Companies
The average number of years that employees stay with companies remains high
when compared with the UK average: the industry-wide average is 8.3 years;
the average tenure in the Highlands and Islands is marginally higher at 8.5 years.
Origin of Workforce
Of the 2,124 jobs in SSPO member companies some 289 (14%) were held by
non-UK citizens.
Western Isles
264
Shetland
415
Orkney
91
Highland
680
Table 1 – SSPO Member Company Employees by Local Authority Region
Local Authority Region Number of direct employees % increase on
in SSPO member companies previous year
Highland 680 +15%
Argyll & Bute 489 +17%
Western Isles 264 +17%
Stirling 44 +28%
Dumfries and Galloway 13 -7%
Shetland 415 +5%
Orkney 91 +18%
North Ayrshire 1 -83%
Other 127 +48%
TOTAL 2,124 +13%
Argyll & Bute
489
The vast majority of jobs created have
been in the Highlands and Islands
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Main Findings
Main Findings
83%
increase in value to
the HighlandS
and islands
communities over
the last Five years
Financial Contribution to Communities
The direct economic impact of the salmon farming sector has increased by 23%
as total gross pay from SSPO member companies rose to £53.7 million.
The vast majority of the total gross pay continues to be paid to employees in the
Highlands and Islands. £46.7 million, representing 92% of the total gross salaries,
was paid to employees in remote, rural communities. The total gross pay in the
Highlands and Islands also increased by 21% (£8 million) when compared with
the previous survey.
When compared with the first survey of this kind undertaken by SSPO (2006/7)
the total gross pay represents a massive 90% increase. Over the last five years
the total gross pay has almost doubled, increasing from £28.1 million to
£53.7 million.
When the Scottish Government’s income multiplier is applied, every £1 that
is paid to employees in the fish farming sector in the Highlands and Islands is
estimated to generate a further £4.58 in the local economy.
The economic benefits generated by the £46.7 million local wage payments
in the Highlands and Islands and the income multiplier totalled £214 million.
This represents a 83% increase when compared with 2006/7.
Table 2 provides national and regional breakdowns of the gross pay alongside
multiplied income. Table 3 illustrates the increasing contribution from SSPO
member companies to the Scottish economy.
£214
MILLION of benefits
from direct salaries
is injected into
the highlands
and islands
Multiplied Income by Region in 2010/11
Western Isles
£27.9 million
Orkney
£9.3 million
Highland
£81.8 million
Shetland
£47.7 million
The total gross
pay has increased
by a massive 90%
between 2006
and 2011
Table 2 – National and Regional Breakdowns of Gross Pay and Multiplied Income
Local Authority Region Gross Pay £
Multiplied
Income
% Increase
Highland £17,861,816 £81,807,117 35%
Argyll & Bute £10,313,986 £47,238,057 5%
Western Isles £6,098,939 £27,933,141 36%
Shetland £10,429,441 £47,776,840 11%
Orkney £2,031,778 £9,305,544 16%
Rest of UK £6,941,561 45%
TOTAL £53,677,521 23%
Gross salary data is up to the end of the financial year in April 2011.
Over the last
five years the total
gross pay from
SSPO member
companies has
increased from
£28.1 million to
£53.7 million
Argyll & Bute
£47.2 million
Table 3 – Increasing Economic Contribution from SSPO Member Companies
Year Gross Pay £
2006/07 £28,177,945
2008 £36,195,889
2009 £43,547,149
2010/11 £53,677,521
The gross pay is up to the end of the financial year in April 2011. As there is a
small percentage of tonnage outside of SSPO membership, the economic benefits
of the whole of the industry will be even greater.
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Main Findings
£205
MILLION
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
BETWEEN
2006 AND 2011
Levels of Capital Investment
The pace of capital investment in the salmon sector increased dramatically during
2010 and 2011. With export growth accelerating, reflecting the increasing market
demand and competitive level of sterling, many companies have been well placed
to increase investment spending.
Two successive record years of investment have been achieved, with £44.4 million
and £47.6 million invested by SSPO member companies in 2010 and 2011
respectively as businesses increased the capital investments in remote, rural
economies. The total investment over the last five years is £205.5 million.
Almost all of the £92 million capital investments during the last two years
were made in the Highlands and Islands, with 96% injected into Shetland,
Argyll & Bute, Highland, Western Isles and Orkney.
The vast majority of the £205.5 million capital investments between 2006
and 2011 have been made in the Highlands and Islands: Shetland (33.5%),
Argyll & Bute (17%), Highland (23%), Western Isles (15%) and Orkney (4.5%).
Table 4 highlights capital investments by region over the last five years.
A record £47.6 million
was invested in 2011 as
businesses strengthened
their commitments to the
communities and economies
in which they operate
Table 4 – Capital Investment Between 2006 and 2011
2006 - 09 2010 2011 Regional
Local Authority Region Capital Capital Capital Totals Capital
Investment Investment Investment Investment as %
Highland £23,234,471 £8,879,477 £15,417,364 £47,531,312 23%
Argyll & Bute £26,499,449 £4,812,305 £4,358,618 £35,670,372 17%
Western Isles £8,736,039 £12,561,191 £9,696,439 £30,993,669 15%
Stirling £280,000 £136,276 £210,000 £626,276 0.3%
Dumfries and Galloway £1,805,202 £78,562 £322,000 £2,205,764 1%
Shetland £41,767,167 £14,501,267 £12,768,943 £69,037,377 33.6%
Orkney £4,414,052 £2,524,782 £2,431,000 £9,369,834 4.5%
Rest of UK £427,759 £90,000 £1,927,923 £2,445,682 1.2%
Other £6,348,458 £797,204 £509,000 £7,654,662 4.4%
TOTALS £ £113,512,597 £44,381,064 £47,641,287 £205,534,948
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Main Findings
Case Study
Expenditure on Suppliers and Services
The expenditure on suppliers and services by the salmon sector increased
significantly during 2011, leaping by 22% to £435.7 million. This follows a
24% increase in 2010.
With many supplier businesses reliant on a successful, sustainable and profitable
salmon sector, other key findings during 2011 include:
• Spending in Scotland was over £320 million, an increase of 24%
• Expenditure in the Highlands and Islands was £144 million, an increase of 50%
• Spending in the rest of Scotland was £176 million, an increase of 8%
• Expenditure in the rest of the UK was £76 million, an increase of 8%
• Spending overseas was £40 million, an increase of 38%
Expenditure on suppliers and services from Scotland’s salmon farmers over the
last four years (2008 - 2011) has now injected almost £1.4 billion into suppliers
and services (Table 5). Scotland continues to be the major beneficiary with the
vast majority (74%) of the industry’s annual expenditure on suppliers and services
being made in Scotland (Table 6). This positive supply chain picture contrasts
with the sluggish growth rate in the wider UK economy.
ORKNEY
• The direct employment provided by members of SSPO has risen from 56 in
2008 to 91
• 14 new jobs were created in the last year
• The increase in direct employment represents an 18% rise on the previous year
• On average, employees remain with their employer for six years
• Over the last five years SSPO member companies have made £9.36 million
capital investments
• Nearly £5 million was invested in Orkney in the last two years
• 4.5% of capital investments between 2006 and 2011 were made in Orkney
• Gross pay has risen from under £1 million in 2008 to over £2 million
• During the last five years over £8 million local wage payments have generated
£37 million of economic benefits as money earned locally is spent locally
Capital Investment between 2006 and 2011
Table 5 – Expenditure on Suppliers and Services 2008 -2011
2008 2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
2006
£496,405
2007
£1,486,503
2008
£1,094,144
2009
£1,337,000
2010
£2,524,782
2011
£2,431,000
£304,229,283 £296,037,923 £357,931,302 £435,728,223 £1,393,926,731
TOTAL £9,369,834
Table 6 – Expenditure on Suppliers and Services in Scotland only 2008 -2011
Total expenditure in the Highlands and Islands 2008 -2011 £484,339,732
Total expenditure in the rest of Scotland 2008 -2011 £579,197,314
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
TO COMMUNITY
• Gross Pay £2,031,778
• Multiplied Income £9,305,544
• Increase 16%
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Case Study
Overseas
Development View
SHETLAND
• The direct employment provided by members of SSPO is 415
• 20 new jobs were created in the last year
• On average, employees remain with their employer for 12 years
• Over the last five years SSPO member companies have made over £69 million
capital investments
• 33.5% of capital investments between 2006 and 2011 were made in Shetland
• Gross pay has risen from £5.1 million in 2007 to £10.4 million
• During the last five years almost £43.7 million local wage payments have
generated over £200.4 million of economic benefits as money earned locally
is spent locally
Capital Investment between 2006 and 2011
2006
£8,398,631
2007
£14,653,064
2008
£12,325,381
2009
£6,390,091
2010
£14,501,267
2011
£12,768,943
TOTAL £69,037,377
Scottish
Development
International is
wholly committed
to supporting the
salmon industry’s
development in
overseas markets
Food exports from Scotland reached record levels in 2010, breaking the £1 billion
barrier for the first time. Early indications for the last 12 months are that 2011
has been another great year.
The seafood sector was the single largest contributor to food exports in 2010,
with international sales hitting £620 million, representing an annual value growth
of 12%.
Thanks to an increasing global appreciation for the product’s premium taste
and quality, fresh salmon from Argyll & Bute, Highland, Western Isles, Orkney
and Shetland enjoyed a 20% increase in export volumes. With high demand
in many of the world’s major cities, from Paris to New York, through to Dubai
and Shanghai, seven of the top 10 export markets grew in volume.
With worldwide demand for fish from aquaculture growing fast and an increasing
reputation for producing high quality products, Scotland is well placed to meet
rising demand across established markets, such as the USA and France, as well
as emerging markets, such as the Middle East, Russia and China.
Scottish Development International is wholly committed to supporting the
salmon industry’s development in overseas markets and to helping to deliver
the Scottish Government’s ambitious target to deliver a 50% increase in exports
by 2017.
In Europe, the Middle East and North America, for example, we are focussed
on building and strengthening links between producers and buyers for the
luxury retail and catering sectors.
Perhaps the greatest opportunity for expediting export performance is in Far East
markets, as outlined in The Scotland Food & Drink Strategy for Asia, launched
by the First Minister while on a visit to China in December 2011. The strategy
aims to help provide Scottish food and drink companies with the resources,
knowledge and networks to develop significant sales in the Asia Pacific region.
With a supportive Government, collaborative effort across the industry and an
ambitious company base, there is no doubt that sales of Scottish salmon will
continue to enjoy sustained growth.
Anne MacColl
Chief Executive, Scottish Development International
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
TO COMMUNITY
• Gross Pay £10,429,441
• Multiplied Income £47,766,840
• Increase 11%
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Case Study
WESTERN ISLES
• The direct employment provided by members of SSPO has risen from 163 in
2008 to 264
• 38 new jobs were created in the last year
• The increase in direct employment represents a 17% rise on the previous year
• On average, employees remain with their employer for 7.5 years
• Over the last five years SSPO member companies have made almost £31 million
capital investments
• £22.2 million was invested in the Western Isles in the last two years
• 15% of capital investments between 2006 and 2011 in the whole of Scotland
were made in Western Isles
• Gross pay has risen from £3.4 million in 2007 to £6.1 million
• During the last three years £21.5 million local wage payments have generated
almost £98.8 million of economic benefits as money earned locally is spent locally
Capital Investment between 2006 and 2011
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
TO COMMUNITY
• Gross Pay £6,098,939
• Multiplied Income £27,993,141
• Increase 36%
2006
£1,351,932
2008
£3,004,399
2007
£329,698
2009
£4,050,010
2010
£12,561,191
2011
£9,696,439
TOTAL £30,993,669
Between 2008 and 2011
there has been almost
£1.4 billion expenditure
on suppliers and services
Scott Landsburgh,
Chief Executive, Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation
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