Understanding the Welsh Fisheries Supply Chain
CamNesa was commissioned by Seafish Industry Authority to produce a baseline survey and outline of the seafood and fisheries supply chain in Wales.
The purpose of the study has been to provide a holistic review of the fisheries, aquaculture and onshore seafood processing and handling supply chain in Wales to gain a better understanding of the position of the sector. It is hoped that the results of this report will inform future strategy with regard to supporting mechanisms by Government, SeaFish and other Authorities.
Scope
The scope of the study brought together the catching, gathering and aquaculture sector, the onshore processing sector in Wales and the onward supply chain. The key outcomes for the project were identified as being:
- A greater understanding of fish and shellfish landings in Wales (including information on species, volumes, where landed and seasonality).
- Identification of the end markets (domestic and international) and distribution routes for fish and shellfish landed in Wales. To provide timings/frequency of distribution where possible.
- Information on the total number of businesses involved in the seafood supply chain in Wales, broken down by size, location and activity. To provide trade data (e.g. volumes, turnover) where possible.
- Practical recommendations on how to ensure effective, on-going collection of relevant data for monitoring sector growth.
Aims
- To confirm the numbers of businesses operating within the Welsh supply chain
- To establish the level of added value activity taking place in Wales
- Identify market channels and destinations of Welsh seafood products
- Via interview with respondents, identify perceived strengths and weaknesses within the supply chain
- Identify the extent to which exports play as a market channel
- To identify the level of activity geographically and spatially map data accordingly
