Anchovy exports also contribute to employment in Turkey

Published 2022년 1월 2일

Tridge summary

Between September 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, Turkey, specifically Trabzon, saw substantial activity in anchovy exports, with a total weight of 1,059 tons sent to five countries, generating revenue of $4,671,512. This represents a significant increase compared to the same period last year, with a 33% rise in income and 49% increase in volume. The exports were facilitated by four companies, employing over 2,000 people, and were mainly to Germany. The government is considering the clustering model, similar to Norway's, to further boost the fishing industry and increase exports to the point of reaching $1 billion. The industry is currently on a trajectory of growth, with plans to improve facilities, increase cold storage capacity, and enhance research and development. The ultimate goal is to establish a single source for exports under the Turkish brand, following the examples of Japan and Norway.

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TRABZON (AA) - TUĞBA YARDIMCI - 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. Emphasizing that 205 tons of anchovy exports are carried out by 4 companies operating in ...

Source: Yenihaberden