Scotland's marine economic statistics 2016

The publication presents economic statistics for industrial categories defined as part of the marine sector.


Table 26 : Aquaculture time series: Salmon, mussel and pacific oyster, GVA by SMR, 2013 to 2016 (2016 prices)

  GVA £M
SMR/ group of SMRs 2013 2014 2015 2016
Argyll & Clyde 45.8 48.0 21.5 40.2
Orkney Islands 14.8 17.6 6.4 18.7
Outer Hebrides 47.9 45.8 16.2 41.9
Shetland Isles 50.0 66.2 28.6 51.4
West Highlands, Moray Firth & North Coast 56.7 69.3 32.0 60.2
All Scotland 215.2 246.9 104.7 212.4

Source: Marine Scotland Aquaculture production surveys and DCF data
Only Atlantic salmon, mussel and pacific oyster production has been included in this geographic breakdown.
Figures for West Highlands, Moray Firth and the North Coast have been merged due to commercial confidentiality.
Prices have been adjusted for inflation based on 2016 price estimates.

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