Turkey: Trout production and exports increased one hundred percent in Elazig

The salmon and trout produced in Elazig, which ranks first among the provinces that produce the most trout in inland waters with 174 active enterprises established on the Keban and Karakaya Dam lakes, are exported to Russia, the Netherlands, Germany and 25 European countries, primarily Japan and Canada. In this context, production reached 31 thousand tons, while exports increased by one hundred percent and reached 60 million dollars. In the Keban and Karakaya dams of Elazig, which ranks first in Turkey in trout production, both production and employment are increasing day by day. Trout production reached 31 thousand tons in 174 enterprises established on the shores of the dam lake. Produced fish are sold to Far East and European countries after being processed in factories in Keban district of Elazig and Muğla. Explaining the statistical data on trout and salmon production and exports to the İHA reporter, Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Director Ali Kılıç noted that Elazığ ...