Rainbow Trout Aquaculture in Turkey Experiences Rapid Development Over Past Decade

Published 2025년 7월 1일

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Last year, the country exported over 78,000 tons of trout farmed in Black Sea waters, a figure 16 times that of 2018.

This brought in nearly $498 million for Turkish producers, and this number is expected to increase, though it remains far below Norway's salmon export value of $12.8 billion.

Despite the thriving trout farming industry, its rapid expansion has not been without criticism.

While many Turkish producers have obtained certifications such as the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) in the past two years, he does not believe these labels always guarantee sustainable farming.

A study conducted by a Turkish research institute in 2024 has raised concerns that "the rapid growth of the trout farming industry has led to an uncontrolled decline in fish survival rates."

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Last year, the country exported over 78,000 tons of trout farmed in Black Sea waters, a figure 16 times that of 2018. This brought in nearly $498 million for Turkish producers, and this number is expected to increase, though it remains far below Norway's salmon export value of $12.8 billion. Despite the thriving trout farming industry, its rapid expansion has not been without criticism. While many Turkish producers have obtained certifications such as the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) in the past two years, he does not believe these labels always guarantee ...

Source: Foodmate