Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Halibut, a prized flatfish, is significant for the UK and Irish seafood industry. Both Atlantic and Pacific species are imported, with some wild Atlantic Halibut caught in deeper northern waters and aquaculture developing.
Wild Atlantic Halibut is typically available year-round, with peak landings often in summer and autumn. Farmed Halibut offers consistent supply throughout the year.
Wild Atlantic Halibut stock health varies; buyers should seek MSC-certified or responsibly managed sources. Farmed Halibut can offer a more sustainable option.
Highly versatile, Halibut is prized for its firm, white flesh. It's excellent grilled, roasted, pan-fried, or steamed, popular in high-end UK restaurants and fishmongers.
Key landing ports for Halibut include Peterhead and Scrabster. It's a high-value species, with significant trade volumes in both fresh and frozen forms across the UK and Ireland.
Coventry, West Midlands
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
SLEMMESTAD, ASKER
FØRRESFJORDEN, TYSVÆR
VARDØ, VARDØ
TORSKEN, SENJA
KLEPP STASJON, KLEPP
Dublin, Dublin
ELLINGSØY, ÅLESUND
KIRKENES, SØR-VARANGER
MÅLØY, KINN