Accredited official statistics

Monthly Sea Fisheries Statistics April 2021

Figures on the fishing industry are released every month, in addition to the annual sea fisheries statistics report

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Published: 28 May 2021

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Highlights

• April 2021 saw an overall increase in quantity of landings (tonnes) compared to April 2019 and 2020, up 32 per cent and 92 per cent respectively. The value landed (£000’s) decreased compared to 2019 (down 44 per cent) but increased compared to 2020 (up 54 per cent).
• The cumulative landings from January to April 2021 showed an increase from the same period in 2019 and 2020 (8 per cent and 9.5 per cent respectively) and also indicates signs of recovery from lower than expected activity earlier this year.
• The changes in value are disproportionate to the observed increases in quantity landed. This is likely driven by landings in 2021 composing mostly of pelagic species which usually fetch a lower price when sold. Increased pelagic landings are likely predominantly influenced by increased Mackerel TACs since EU Exit.

Published 28 May 2021