UK Aquaculture Market Size, Share, Growth 2025–2033

Market Overview

The UK Aquaculture Market reached a size of 2.73 Million Tons in 2024. It is projected to grow to 4.02 Million Tons by 2033, registering a CAGR of 3.94% over the forecast period of 2025–2033. This growth is driven by strong government support, rising sustainable seafood demand, and technological innovations enhancing production efficiency and environmental performance.

The UK is investing heavily in offshore finfish farms with innovative cage and mooring technologies to enhance growth and fish welfare. Real-time sensors and automated feeding systems are improving yields while reducing environmental impact. The India-UK trade deal in 2024–2025 increased UK imports of Indian marine products to USD 104 Million, favoring sustainable seafood. The launch of the £18 Million National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub (NATIH) in November 2024 is further boosting R&D for productivity and sustainability. Government initiatives continue to support blue economy expansion, job creation, and the establishment of the UK as a global leader in sustainable seafood production.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Period: 2019–2024
• Forecast Period: 2025–2033

UK Aquaculture Market Key Takeaways

• Market Size in 2024: 2.73 Million Tons
• CAGR (2025–2033): 3.94%
• Forecast Period: 2025–2033
• Launch of £18 Million NATIH at the University of Stirling in November 2024 to advance aquaculture innovation
• Trade growth with India boosting sustainable seafood imports worth USD 104 Million

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Market Growth Factors

Offshore finfish aquaculture prefers high current and clean water for improving health and growth rates. Rougher sea conditions have prompted innovations for semi-submersible cages and new moorings to better house the fish in these conditions. Real-time water quality sensors sense and automated feeding systems feed to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact, and government regulates marine aquaculture projects more.

Indian seafood exports toward the UK increased to USD 104 Million in 2024-2025 with frozen shrimp at USD 80 Million as the UK seeks to improve sustainable and welfare-oriented seafood production. Stronger trade relationships support scaling up sustainable aquaculture practices. Automation helps feed and achieve precise water quality.

R&D invests and drives market growth, which the £18 Million National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub (NATIH) supported when it established at the University of Stirling in November 2024 to improve productivity and reduce environmental impacts. These run parallel with equipment for monitoring, automation and data-noted farm management for long-term food security and exportability.

UK Aquaculture Market Segmentation:

Fish Type Insights

• Freshwater Fish: Includes aquaculture of fish species cultivated in freshwater ecosystems.
• Molluscs: Covers shellfish species farmed within the UK aquaculture sector.
• Crustaceans: Encompasses crustacean species cultivated for commercial purposes.
• Others: Includes additional fish types beyond the primary categories.

Environment Insights

• Fresh Water: Aquaculture conducted in inland freshwater bodies.
• Marine Water: Farming operations taking place in ocean and sea environments.
• Brackish Water: Aquaculture in water bodies with mixed salt and freshwater, such as estuaries.

Distribution Channel Insights

• Traditional Retail: Sale of aquaculture products through conventional retail outlets.
• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Distribution through large retail chains.
• Specialized Retailers: Channels focusing on niche or premium seafood products.
• Online Stores: E-commerce platforms offering aquaculture products.
• Others: Additional distribution channels not specified.

Regional Insights

Scotland remains the UK's leading salmon farming hub and one of the country’s top food exports. The report covers key regional markets, including London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, and East Midlands, offering comprehensive insights into regional aquaculture performance across the forecast period 2025–2033.

Recent Developments and News

• In June 2024, Aqsen Innovations tested its aquaculture sensor system, Aquasense, on Lake Victoria, enabling real-time water quality monitoring to assist fish farmers. Previously tested in Uganda and India, it measures temperature, oxygen, and salinity to enhance fish health and reduce losses.
• In May 2024, BIO-UV Group, a French water treatment specialist, supplied 16 ozone disinfection units to Scottish salmon farms through its UK subsidiary, Triogen®. The units, including the latest PPO3 ozone generators, were produced at Triogen’s East Kilbride facility to support fish health and water quality.

Key Players

• Aqsen Innovations
• BIO-UV Group (Triogen®)

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