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Starting from the early 2000s, the aquaculture sector in Türkiye has become one of the shining stars of the country’s export industries. With the establishment of modern packaging and processing facilities, the sector has achieved significant success in both production and export, focusing on export-oriented growth goals.
In 2024, the aquaculture sector increased its exports by 20%, rising from $1.679 billion to $2.019 billion, and proudly exceeded the $2 billion mark for the first time in its history. Our goal is to take this success even further and surpass $2.5 billion within the next three years.
Fish production in Türkiye is carried out through both fishing and fish farming. Today, consumers can access high-quality, delicious products such as sea bass, gilthead seabream, trout, and Turkish salmon at affordable prices throughout the year, thanks largely to the contribution of fish farms. Türkiye predominantly exports sea bass, gilthead seabream, trout, Turkish salmon, and tuna in forms such as fresh, chilled, frozen, whole, filleted, or even smoked. Additionally, various aquatic products, including mollusks and crustaceans, are exported to all corners of the world.
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Aquaculture production and exports in Türkiye have gained significant momentum, especially in recent years, thanks to substantial investments. The establishment of some of the world’s most modern and integrated facilities by Turkish entrepreneurs over the past 20-25 years has been one of the major driving forces behind this success. These investments have not only raised quality standards but also significantly increased export volumes. In fact, Turkish aquaculture exporters have demonstrated remarkable export performance with a 192% growth over the last decade, once again proving their superiority in the industry.
Thanks to these ongoing investments, our sector has secured a strong position in the European market. Moreover, intensive promotion and marketing activities in the Middle East and Russian markets have played a key role in the continuous increase in our exports. Our aim in the upcoming period is to expand our markets worldwide and continue to promote Turkish aquaculture on a global scale.
To increase exports in our existing markets and enter new ones, we will actively participate in international fairs to enhance our sector’s visibility on the global stage. Additionally, we will accelerate efforts to promote domestic fish consumption by highlighting the countless benefits of fish, thereby encouraging higher consumption levels within Türkiye
A Fishmonger
to The World
Türkiye, whose fertile lands enjoy abundant water resources, has a well developed seafood cuisine developed over many generations of the long, local history. In turn, the story of Turkish aquaculture began with an annual production of 3,000 tons in 1986, achieving 240,000 tons by 2016. Today Türkiye is a fully integrated seafood and aquaculture producer, from hatcheries to fish farms, processing and packaging facilities, feed factories and plants producing packaging and technical equipment. Significant and steady growth are the hallmarks of the Turkish seafood sector. A capacity for sustainable production, species diversity, processing and production techniques and conformity to EU standards, combined with a close geographic proximity to target markets are the essential advantages that have generated significant market shares in foreign markets.
Mediterranean
Sea Bass
Mediterranean
Sea Bream
Rainbow Trout
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TURKISH SALMON TROUT
Aquaculture in World Standards
The Turkish Seafood sector has developed parallel to the implementation of environmentally friendly procedures embracing high technology R&D methods. Each species are fed by precision- made fish feeds conforming to formulas based primarily on natural ingredients.
Turkish fish farms are each in a unique habitat and subject to stringent traceability and quality systems. Consequently Turkish seafood is available year-round, and is widely regarded by the export markets for the health and taste characteristics of these Turkish products.
