Türkiye’s seafood exports to China rose by 190% year-on-year during the January–September period, reaching just over $18 million and nearly tripling in value. According to the Aegean Exporters’ Association, the surge followed the signing of new bilateral trade agreements between the two countries in October last year.
A protocol outlining inspection procedures and health requirements for both wild-caught and farmed aquatic products was signed, facilitating greater access for Turkish seafood exports to the Chinese market.
The volume of Türkiye’s aquatic product exports to China increased 153% year-on-year to 1,588 tons during the period, reflecting strong growth in bilateral seafood trade.
Salmon accounted for the largest share of exports, with export revenue increasing 93% year-on-year to nearly $5.5 million. Export volumes also rose significantly, climbing from 433 tons to 861 tons.
Tuna ranked second among Türkiye’s seafood exports to China, generating $4.5 million in export revenue and reaching a shipment volume of 291 tons, compared with no tuna exports recorded during the corresponding period a year earlier.
Meanwhile, sea cucumber exports recorded a 138% year-on-year increase, generating $3.7 million in revenue, while frozen snail exports rose 133% to reach $1.9 million.
Ufuk Atakan Demir, President of the Aegean Seafood and Animal Products Exporters’ Association, told Anadolu that the strong export performance recorded since the implementation of last year’s protocols has supported the continued expansion of Türkiye’s aquaculture sector.
Demir noted that growing sales have created new opportunities for Turkish producers and exporters to establish long-term business partnerships in China. He encouraged industry players to strengthen product promotion and deepen relationships with Chinese buyers to maintain export growth.
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