Turkey: Fisheries exports exceeded half a billion dollars in 5 months

Published 2021년 6월 8일

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Turkey's aquaculture sector has seen a 38% increase in market growth, making $522 million in foreign sales in the first five months of the year. The country leads in aquaculture exports, surpassing EU nations, with a notable increase in demand, particularly in European countries. The exports of sea bass, sea bream, and trout have significantly risen, with Turkish salmon doubling in amount. The Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters' Association aims for $2 billion in exports by 2023, a goal bolstered by the rising demand for healthy food products during the pandemic. Additionally, exports of fishing products have also seen an increase due to the pandemic.

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The aquaculture sector, which has attracted attention with its export performance in recent years, increased its market by 38 percent in the 5 months of the year and made 522 million dollars of foreign sales. Turkey, which has occupied the first place in aquaculture, surpassing the EU countries, maintains its position in the first place in exports. According to the data compiled by the AA correspondent from the Aegean Exporters' Association, Turkey's aquaculture exports were recorded as 377 million 297 thousand dollars in the January-May period of 2020. This year, with the increase in demand, especially in European countries, exports increased by 38 percent and reached 522 million 314 thousand dollars. Turkish salmon exports doubled Sea bass took the first place in the export of seafood with 173 million dollars. The export of sea bass, of which Turkey is the leader in production, increased by 30 percent in the said period. Sea bream exports increased by 26% from 119 million 360 ...

Source: Gazetevatan