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National Statistics: Monthly Sea Fisheries Statistics January 2023

Marine Management Organisation

February 24
09:30 2023

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  • Total landings by UK vessels increased in January 2023 compared to 2022, up 6 per cent. The value of landings in January 2023 (141 million) also increased by 4 per cent compared to 2022.
  • Landings comprised mostly of pelagic species (83 per cent) driven by high landings of Mackerel which is a typically heavily targeted fishery in the winter months, Mackerel landings accounted for 79 per cent of total landings by UK vessels in January 2023.
  • The majority of landings were made by large Scottish pelagic vessels targeting Mackerel stocks which have a high capacity therefore although landings increased the number of trips were down compared to January 2022.
Published 24 February 2023

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