As Greek sea bream becomes scarce, Turkish sea bream becomes more valuable

According to information received from the Aegean Exporters' Association, in October, aquaculture exports increased from 24,479 tons to 28,184 tons and from 134.4 million dollars to 187.5 million dollars in value compared to the same period last year. In the January-October period of this year, aquaculture exports increased by 16 percent compared to 2023, reaching 257,712 tons. In value, it increased from 1 billion 404 million dollars to 1 billion 623 million dollars, again with a 16 percent increase. Sea bass came first in exports. Exports in this type of fish increased by 19 percent, from 57,121 tons to 68,119 tons, and from 402 million dollars to 473 million dollars, with a 17.6 percent increase. The unit price of sea bream increased from $5.22 to $6.32 Although sea bream exports did not change much in quantity at 67,581 tons, the increase in value drew attention. The amount of foreign exchange obtained from sea bream exports increased by 21 percent from $353 million to $427 ...