Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Haddock, while not a primary catch directly off the Norfolk coast, plays a significant role in the region's seafood trade, particularly through its processing and distribution networks. Businesses in Norfolk, such as those operating out of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn, are crucial hubs for handling and distributing haddock sourced from more northern waters, serving both local and national markets. This strategic location makes Norfolk a key intermediary in the UK's haddock supply chain.
Norfolk's seafood industry boasts robust processing capabilities, with facilities in areas like Great Yarmouth handling substantial volumes of haddock for filleting, smoking, and freezing. Although not a direct landing port for large-scale haddock fishing, the proximity of ports like Grimsby and Peterhead, coupled with efficient road networks, allows Norfolk-based wholesalers and processors to maintain a strong presence in the haddock market. This activity supports local employment in processing, logistics, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy through the extensive trade of this popular whitefish.
Bodham, North Norfolk District
Holt, North Norfolk District
Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Wymondham, South Norfolk District
Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
King Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Erpingham, North Norfolk District