Aegean Exporters Capture Half of Turkey’s Seafood Trade

The Aegean Seafood and Animal Products Exporters Association accounted for half of Turkey’s seafood and animal product exports in the first half of 2026, reaching $949 million.

Aegean Exporters’ Market Dominance

■Turkey’s total seafood and animal product exports: $1.904 billion

■Aegean Exporters Association exports: $949 million, up %16 year‑on‑year

■This figure represents %50 of the sector’s total exports

2026‑2030 Targets and Growth Strategy

■2026 sector export target: $4.3 billion; 2030 target: $5 billion

■The Aegean Exporters Association aims to reach $2 billion in exports by year‑end

■Seafood export targets: $2.7 billion for 2027 and $3.5 billion for 2030

■To achieve these goals, an intensive international promotion program will continue in the second half of the year

Dr. Aslıhan Demir: The association’s 16 % growth reinforces Turkey’s competitive edge in marine products, while targeting half of the $5 billion 2030 sector goal underscores the strategic importance of regional production capacity and logistics integration. Achieving these targets will hinge on accelerating compliance with international standards and value‑added processing.