Turkey: Black Sea salmon earned 103 million dollars in 8 months of the year

Black Sea salmon was exported from Turkey to 20 countries, mainly Russia, Vietnam and Japan, in the January-August 2021 period. According to the compilation made by the AA correspondent from the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB), an income of 102 million 647 thousand 711 dollars was obtained in return for the export of 18 thousand 242 tons of Black Sea salmon in the 8 months of the year. Black Sea salmon exports increased 275 percent in quantity and 357 percent in value, compared to the same period of the previous year, with 4,863 tons of foreign exchange inflow of 22 million 440 thousand 945 dollars. Russia, Vietnam and Japan were among the top three export countries. During this period, 14,8 tons of Black Sea salmon were sold to Russia for 84 million 573 thousand 477 dollars. Russia was followed by Vietnam with 8 million 858 thousand 875 dollars and Japan with 3 million 136 thousand 795 dollars. Unlike 8 months of the previous year, Black Sea salmon was exported to ...