Turkey's aquatic product exports, led by perch, saw a significant increase, with Black Sea salmon exports rising by 96 percent to $ 56.8 million. The aquaculture industry exported $ 1.03 billion, showing a 4 percent increase and setting a confident target of $ 1.5 billion by 2023. The Netherlands, Russia, Italy, Greece, and the UK were the top importers of Turkish aquatic products.