Dynamics of Russian import of trout from Turkey in January-August 2019-2024

1️. The supply of both frozen trout increased by 20%, to 25 thousand tons, and chilled trout by 50%, to 13 thousand tons. 2️. In monetary terms, the import of Turkish trout to Russia increased by 20%, to $205 million. In particular, frozen fish was imported for $132 million, which is 8% more than a year earlier. The import of chilled fish increased by 45%, to $73 million. 3️. The average price of frozen trout from Turkey was 9% lower than the level of the same period last year - $5.2 per kg, and for chilled trout it decreased by 5%, to $5.8 per kg. 4️. The expansion of import supplies of Turkish trout to Russia is due to two key factors. Firstly, according to the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the production of aquaculture trout in the republic increased by 16% in 2023 compared to the previous year and exceeded 220 thousand tons. Of these, 70% were freshwater trout and 30% were sea trout. And Turkish trout farmers exceeded the 2018 figures by almost 2 times. ...