The Scottish salmon sector has welcomed the UK’s trade mission to India, highlighting major export opportunities as a free trade agreement paves the way for tariff-free access to one of the world’s largest fish markets

The UK-India deal will cut tariffs on salmon exports from 30% to zero, opening up a potential market worth tens of millions of pounds annually and supporting economic growth in Scotland’s coastal communities.

Scottish salmon, which does not currently feature significantly in Indian import data, could soon gain a foothold in this premium segment.