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Cardiff Fishing Port — Seafood Hub

Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales, sits on the Bristol Channel, offering access to rich fishing grounds. While not a large-scale landing port today, it maintains a significant presence as a hub for seafood distribution and processing.

History

Historically, Cardiff's fishing industry was robust, supporting its rapid growth as a major coal exporting port. Fishing fleets once brought in substantial catches, contributing significantly to the local economy and the broader Welsh seafood market.

Key Species

Key species handled through Cardiff include crab, lobster, sea bass, cod, and hake, often sourced from Welsh and Southwest English waters.

Trade Role

Cardiff now functions primarily as a crucial centre for seafood processing, wholesale distribution, and retail. It supplies fresh and frozen seafood to markets, restaurants, and consumers across Wales and beyond, with some export activity.

Seafood Businesses near Cardiff

Snowdon & Co (Cardiff) Limited

Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, UK

E Ashton (Fishmongers) Ltd

Cardiff, Cardiff, UK

Welch's Fishmongers

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Fresh Fish Ltd

Cardiff City Centre, Cathays, Roath, Plasnewydd, Splott, Adamsdown, UK

Freshharvest Seafood Limited

Cardiff City Centre, Cathays, Roath, Plasnewydd, Splott, Adamsdown, UK

Fish City Ltd

Cardiff City Centre, Cathays, Roath, Plasnewydd, Splott, Adamsdown, UK

Aquatic World (Cardiff) Limited

Cardiff City Centre, Cathays, Roath, Plasnewydd, Splott, Adamsdown, UK

Beefish Limited

Whitchurch, Thornhill, Lisvane, Rhiwbina, Pantmawr, Gabalfa, Heath, Llandaff North, UK

Seaside Fishmongers Ltd

Rumney, Trowbridge, Llanrumney, St Mellons, Castleton, Marshfield, UK

Species at Cardiff

🐟 Cod · 🐟 Sea Bass · 🦞 Lobster · 🦀 Crab

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