Carrying out 70% of tuna fishing in Sistan and Baluchistan, Russia is seeking Iranian aquatic products

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Published Oct 28, 2023

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Sistan and Baluchistan province in Iran is a major hub for tuna fishing, carrying out over 70% of the country's tuna fishing. The province harvested more than 300,000 tons of fish last year, with over 140,000 tons being tuna. The fishing industry in the province aims to shift from canning to exporting fresh fish, which could significantly increase the price from $1.5 to $12 per fish.

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According to ISNA, Arash Sanai told reporters that Sistan and Baluchistan province has seven fishing ports and four fishing unloading centers and said: We have about 1,000 fishing fleets in the province and our main fishing activity is tuna fishing. Sistan and Baluchistan carries out more than 70% of the country's tuna fishing. Last year, we harvested more than 300,000 tons of fish from coastal and offshore waters, of which more than 140,000 tons were tuna. Stating that we have 100 cannery units in the country, he said: 33 units are located in Sistan and Baluchistan province, for this reason, our fleet development program is in line with offshore and tuna fishing. Most of our catch is currently canned but our approach is to change that. When the tuna is caught by the meat-picking method for canning, the price is 1.5 dollars, but if we can introduce this fish to European markets as fresh food, the price will reach 12 dollars. The Deputy Director of Planning of the General ...

Source: Isna