Türkiye’s #seafoodindustry has strengthened expectations for a new export record in 2026 after achieving its highest-ever January-February sales. According to data from the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB), the sector shipped 43,000 tons of products to 93 countries in the first two months of the year. Export revenues rose from $291.4 million in the same period last year to $381.9 million this year, marking a 31 percent increase in value and setting a new record for the first two months. Oğulcan Kemal Sagun, vice president of the Istanbul Seafood and Animal Products Exporters’ Association (İSHİB), emphasized Türkiye’s strong position in global aquaculture: “We are the second-largest aquaculture producer and exporter in Europe after #Norway, and among the top 10 worldwide. A large share of the fish consumed in Europe comes from Türkiye.” He noted that low domestic consumption has driven the industry to grow primarily through exports. Sea bass generated the highest revenue at $121 ...