Türkiye: Aquaculture export increases by 65 percent in 5 years

Published 2024년 6월 3일

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Sinan Kızıltan, chairman of the exporters’ association, emphasized Türkiye's leadership in European sea bass and sea bream production and its position as the second-largest trout producer globally at the FEAP General Assembly. He highlighted that Turkish entrepreneurs have built advanced facilities, enabling exports to over 100 countries, with 2023 exports totaling $1.679 billion. Key exports included sea bass, sea bream, Turkish salmon, trout, and tuna. The 'Turkish Tastes TURQUALITY' project has been promoting Turkish seafood in the U.S. since 2018, aiming to surpass $2 billion in exports by 2028. Turgay Türkyılmaz from the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry stressed the importance of sustainable practices to maintain Türkiye’s leading role in aquaculture.

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Sinan Kızıltan, chairman of the exporters’ association of the sector, highlighted Türkiye’s position as Europe’s largest producer of sea bass and sea bream and the world’s second-largest trout producer at the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) General Assembly which brought together 45 representatives from 17 countries. Kızıltan emphasized that Turkish entrepreneurs have developed state-of-the-art facilities, allowing for export of diverse seafood products to over 100 countries. In 2023, the sector’s exports reached $1.679 billion, with sea bass and sea bream leading at $517 million and $418 million, respectively. Turkish salmon exports rose significantly to $376 million, with trout at $112 million and tuna at $51 million. Kızıltan also discussed the “Turkish Tastes TURQUALITY” project, which has promoted Turkish seafood in the U.S. since 2018, aiming to strengthen ties with international industry professionals and institutions. The project seeks to surpass $2 ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland