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Scottish food and drink exports to China up 12% in 2014

Nicola Sturgeon is pursuing stronger ties with China
Nicola Sturgeon is pursuing stronger ties with China

The value of Scottish food and drink exports to China went up 12% to £85million last year, according to new figures announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Ms Sturgeon was speaking ahead of her six-day trade visit to China, which is aimed at promoting Scottish businesses.

China is fast becoming one of Scotland’s most important trading partners. Since 2007, the value of food and drink exports to China has ballooned 83%.

The latest Scottish trade figures show that fish and seafood was the most popular export, with £43million worth of produce being shipped to China in 2014.

The next best performer was whisky, on £39million, while pork and cereal exports to China each generated more than £1million in 2014.

Ms Sturgeon said: “Emerging markets like China are actively looking at Scottish produce and these figures show a clear recognition that our produce is highly regarded and sought after.

“We have recruited an in-market food specialist to work with Scottish Development International to promote Scotland’s food and drink in China, and have a team of fellow specialists doing the same thing across the world.

“We know there’s a massive global appetite for our iconic products and we want to make the most of that and capitalise on the many opportunities open to our food and drink businesses.”