Turkey's sea bream exports increased by 21 percent

Turkey's sea bream exports experienced a 21% increase in the first ten months of this year, reaching $427 million. This was largely due to a 16% rise in aquaculture exports, which saw an increase in both volume and value. Sea bream exports remained relatively stable in quantity but saw a rise in unit price, contributing to the overall value increase. There was also a notable increase in exports of Turkish salmon, with significant demand from Russia, Japan, and Vietnam.

Turkey's sea bream exports in the January-October period of this year increased by 21 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $427 million. 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 to $187.5 million 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, they increased by 16 percent from $1 billion 404 million to $1 billion 623 million. Sea bass came first in exports. Exports of 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, up 17.6 percent. Unit price of sea bream increased from 5.22 dollars to 6.32 dollars Although sea bream exports did not change much in quantity, reaching 67,581 tons, the increase in value drew attention. ...