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Public database mapping UK seafood supplies and nutrients.

Anneli Löfstedt¹, Bernhard Scheliga², Magaly Aceves-Martins¹

¹The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK.

|April 1, 2025

Summary

The UK seafood supply chain from 2009-2020 shows significant nutrient losses due to exports. This database maps seafood production and consumption, revealing mismatches and potential dietary gaps.

Keywords:

Consumption Fish Nutrient flows, open data Production Purchases Shellfish Trade

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Area of Science:

Marine Biology
Food Science
Nutritional Science

Background:

Understanding seafood supply chains is crucial for food security and public health.
The United Kingdom (UK) has a complex seafood industry involving capture, aquaculture, trade, and consumption.
Nutrient flows within the seafood supply chain require detailed mapping to identify potential losses and optimize utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a comprehensive, high-resolution database of UK seafood supplies and nutrient flows from 2009 to 2020.
To integrate data on seafood production, trade, purchases, and consumption for up to 73 species.
To analyze nutrient composition and identify patterns in the UK seafood supply chain.

Main Methods:

Collected and harmonized secondary data from publicly available sources on seafood production, trade, and consumption.
Included nutritional composition data (protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals) for each species.
Categorized seafood species (lean, oily, shellfish) and assigned FAO classifications for comparative analysis.

Main Results:

Established an integrated database covering the entire UK seafood supply chain over a decade.
Identified significant nutrient losses through seafood exports, indicating mismatches between production and consumption.
Provided a detailed species-level understanding of seafood flows and nutritional contributions.

Conclusions:

The developed database offers a unique tool for interrogating the UK seafood supply chain and nutrient flows.
Findings highlight the economic and nutritional implications of export-driven nutrient losses.
The research underscores the need for improved seafood supply chain management to maximize nutritional benefits for domestic consumption.