Anchovy exports also contribute to employment in Turkey

Fresh Anchovy

Turkiye

Published Jan 3, 2022

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205 tons of anchovy was exported from Trabzon to 5 countries in the last 4 months, and an input of 579 thousand 817 dollars was provided. Anchovy exports contribute to both foreign exchange inflow and employment. Over 2 thousand people are employed in the facilities in Trabzon, where anchovy is processed and exported, although it changes periodically. Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB) Vice Chairman of the Board Ahmet Hamdi Gürdoğan told Anadolu Agency (AA) that 1059 tons of anchovy were exported from Turkey to 25 countries in 4 months, starting from September 1, when the 2021-2022 hunting season started. Stating that 4 million 671 thousand 512 dollars were provided to the country in return for this, Gürdoğan stated that there was an increase of 33 percent in income and 49 percent in terms of amount compared to the same period of the previous year.

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TRABZON (AA) - TUĞBA YARDIMCI - Emphasizing that 205 tons of anchovy exports are carried out by 4 companies operating in Trabzon, Gürdoğan said, "579 thousand 817 dollars were obtained from exports to 5 countries from Trabzon. The income from anchovy exports is 127 percent on value basis, compared to the previous year, on quantity basis. increased by 82 percent. said. Stating that the most anchovy export from Trabzon was to Germany with 140 tons, Gürdoğan stated that 433 thousand 354 dollars of foreign exchange was obtained from the exports to the aforementioned country. Gurdogan pointed out that 82 thousand 959 dollars were obtained from exports to Belgium, and stated that this country was followed by the Netherlands, Sweden and Azerbaijan. Pointing out that the export of anchovy contributes to the employment of the region as well as the foreign currency inflow to the country, Gürdoğan said, "When we look at the average seasonally at a facility, the number of workers can go up ...

Source: Yenihaberden