Turkey: The 2023 target in aquaculture exports was exceeded early, reached 1.4 billion dollars

Hunting and aquaculture figures for the aquaculture sector, which is increasingly contributing to Turkey's export-based growth; The support provided by the ministry increased with the effect of environmentally sensitive production policies and the temporary stop decisions for hunting. With the contribution of the state supports, Turkey's aquaculture exports reached 239 thousand tons in 2021 with an increase of 19 percent on amount compared to the previous year, and reached 1 billion 374 million dollars with an increase of 30 percent on amount. Turkey succeeded in exporting to a total of 106 countries in 2021. 55 percent of exports were made to European Union countries. The export target of 1 billion dollars, which was set for 2023, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic, was exceeded early. Despite the war between Russia and Ukraine, which is an important market, exports are expected to increase to exceed 1.5 billion dollars in 2022, and to approach 2 billion ...