Turkish salmon exports from the Black Sea region have seen a significant increase in the first half of the year, with a 24% quantity and 77% value increase compared to the same period in 2021. The exports generated 23 million 709 thousand 58 dollars from 5,781 tons of salmon. The majority of the exports, approximately 54%, were to the Russian Federation, with significant demand also seen in Vietnam, China, and other countries. Ilker Yıldırım, Deputy Chairman of the DKİB Fisheries Sector Committee, emphasized the need for expanding production areas and promoting Turkish salmon in foreign markets to meet the growing demand.