Fishing opportunities worth over £970 million have been secured for the UK fishing industry in 2024, according to a UK government report.
As an independent coastal state, the UK has secured an increase of around 61,000 tonnes (9%) and approximately £53 million (6%) in fishing opportunities since last year, following discussions across three key negotiating forums: the UK-EU, UK-EU-Norway, and Coastal State negotiations.
This brings the total fishing opportunities secured for the UK fleet in 2024 to around 752,000 tonnes, worth approximately £973 million.
The Economic outcomes of annual negotiations for UK fishing opportunities in 2024 report outlines the tonnage and value of total 2024 UK quota from all sources. This report was published alongside a report assessing the sustainability of fisheries catch limits negotiated by the UK for 2024.
‘We are committed to negotiating access to high-value fish stocks that will support a sustainable and profitable UK fishing industry both now and in the future,’ said Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer.
