Borçka Dam becomes an export base for Turkish Salmon production.

Known as the city of dams, Artvin has also started to make a name for itself with cage fish farming in recent years. Standing out with production in its dam lakes, the city has become an important center both in the domestic market and in exports with its Turkish salmon production.

Known as the city of dams, Artvin has recently started to make a name for itself with cage fish farming. Standing out with its production in dam lakes, the city has become an important center for both domestic and export markets with its Turkish salmon production. In 2024, Artvin produced a total of 19,242 tons of aquatic products, with a significant portion being Turkish salmon. In the city, 11 facilities operating at the Borçka Dam produced 5,645 tons, while 30 facilities at the Deriner Dam produced 10,000 tons. Meanwhile, 9 marine facilities operating in the Black Sea reached a production capacity of 25,000 tons, while 23 land facilities continued to produce. With a total capacity of over 40,000 tons across 73 facilities, Artvin aims to significantly increase this capacity with the upcoming Yusufeli Dam. "Targeting 100,000 tons of production" Speaking on the subject, Artvin Fish Farming Association President and Fisheries Engineer Önder Alkan noted that Artvin stands out not ...