Over the past 2 years, Turkey has obtained a total of $24,882,508 in foreign currency inflow from anchovy exports, with the majority going to France, Belgium, and Germany. In 2023, Turkey exported 3,054,263 kilograms of anchovy to 26 countries, generating $13,745,045 in foreign exchange inflow, compared to 2,102,628 kilograms and $11,137,463 in 2022. The increase in anchovy exports has been attributed to new markets in African countries and an overall increase in productivity.