Turkey: Black Sea salmon exported to 40 countries in 6 months of the year earned $154.5 million

Published 2021년 7월 9일

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Turkey has seen a significant increase in Black Sea salmon exports in the first half of 2021, with revenue reaching $154.6 million from exports to 40 countries, primarily Russia, Germany, and Vietnam. The quantity and value of these exports have increased by 134% and 132% respectively compared to the same period last year, generating a foreign exchange inflow of $66.5 million. The majority of the exports were to Russia, followed by Germany and Vietnam. The Fisheries Sector Committee of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association has called for simplification of bureaucratic procedures for producers and exporters, reduction of high customs duties, and support for investments to encourage the export of processed products.

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Black Sea salmon was exported from Turkey to 40 countries, mainly Russia, Germany and Vietnam, in the January-June period. According to the compilation made by the AA correspondent from the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB), a revenue of 154 million 581 thousand 473 dollars was obtained in return for the export of 30 thousand 273 tons 135 kilograms of Black Sea salmon in the 6 months of the year. Black Sea salmon exports increased by 134 percent in quantity and 132 percent in value compared to the same period of the previous year, with a foreign exchange inflow of 12 thousand 946 tons corresponding to 66 million 503 thousand 630 dollars. Russia, Germany, Vietnam, Romania and Japan were among the top five export countries. During this period, 19 thousand 64 tons of 824 kilograms of Black Sea salmon were sold to Russia for 96 million 370 thousand 825 dollars. Russia was followed by Germany with 32 million 107 thousand 305 dollars, Vietnam with 5 million 309 thousand ...

Source: Sondakika