Fish and Seafood in the United Kingdom

December 2025

Retail volume sales of fish and seafood continued to decline in 2025 due to rising prices and ongoing cost-of-living pressures within the UK. Supply challenges have continued to put pressure on prices at a time when many households have seen their budgets restricted. Despite this, consumers remain willing to pay more for more ethical and sustainable fish and seafood which has helped to support value growth. Moving forward it is likely that this will be an area in which producers lean into in ord

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Fish and Seafood industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Fish and Seafood industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Fish and Seafood in United Kingdom report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Fish and Seafood in United Kingdom?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Fish and Seafood sales?
  • How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
  • How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Fish and Seafood in the United Kingdom - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising prices push fish and seafood out of the reach of some households
Fish and seafood sales struggle amid cost-of-living pressures
Sustainability and provenance sustain the appeal of premium seafood
High costs and supply limits shape the outlook for fish and seafood
Balancing affordability and sustainability will become key to success
Summary 1 Major Processors of Fish and Seafood 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Fresh Food in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview

Fresh food sees solid growth in 2025 despite headwinds

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Fresh food sales influenced by economic pressures and health concerns in 2025
Financial pressures push consumers to favour cheaper alternatives
Despite supply pressures demand for many fresh foods remains strong
Positive outlook for the UK’s fresh food market
Healthy eating campaigns should benefit fresh food sales
Sustainability a growing concern
Supermarkets, hypermarkets and discounters dominate sales of fresh food
Sustainability adds value to the market
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Fish and Seafood

  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Molluscs and Cephalopods

Fish and Seafood

This is the aggregation of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods. Includes: fresh raw (chilled and frozen) packaged and unpackaged unprocessed fish and seafood. Chilled and frozen fish and seafood can be cleaned, gutted, peeled/trimmed/filleted/cut to a different extent, but not cooked and no sauces, herbs or condiments can be added . Excludes: All packaged/processed fish and seafood products typically sold via the self-service counters in retail outlets.

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