Hasan Kuzuoğlu, chairman of the Seafood Sector Committee of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters Association, said Türkiye exported 3,286 tons of anchovies to 20 countries from January through July.
The exports generated $10,888,755 in revenue. In the same period last year, 1,876 tons of anchovies were exported, generating $8,563,683.
Export volume rises 75 percent
Kuzuoğlu said anchovy exports increased 75 percent in volume and 27 percent in value compared with the same period last year.
Belgium ranked first among the destinations for Türkiye's anchovy exports from January through July. Anchovy sales to the country totaled $2,858,060.
France followed Belgium with $2,788,198, while Ukraine ranked third with $1,648,783.
Türkiye also exported anchovies to Australia, Portugal and Qatar during this period, unlike in the same period last year.
Interest in the European market continues
Kuzuoğlu said interest in Turkish anchovies, particularly in the European market, remains strong and exports are expected to increase during the rest of the year.