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Annual animal product exports reach 3.5 billion dollars

Müjdat Sezer, Chairman of the Istanbul Aquatic Products and Animal Products Exporters' Association (İSHİB), who participated in the World Food Istanbul fair in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, stated that Turkey exports 3.5 billion dollars worth of poultry, aquatic products, and meat products annually. The World Food Istanbul fair, attended by producers from both Turkey and many other countries, opened its doors yesterday at the TÜYAP Congress and Fair Center. The fair, which will last for four days, provided participating companies the opportunity to showcase their products to attendees. Among the groups participating in the fair was Has Tavuk. Müjdat Sezer, the Chairman of Has Tavuk and also the Chairman of the Istanbul Aquatic Products and Animal Products Exporters' Association, engaged with visitors at the stand they set up, providing information. Sezer also shared data regarding Turkey's exports in this sector. Expressing his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the fair, Müjdat Sezer said, "As the Chairman of the Animal Products and Exporters' Association, I would like to provide some information on a couple of issues. First and foremost, we are a group that produces animal proteins, referred to as animal products. Turkey is indeed a very strong country in terms of both quality and capacity in this regard. The annual export value of animal products reaches 3.5 billion dollars. This includes poultry, white meat products, eggs, aquatic products, dairy products, red meat products, and honey. When we combine all these, we achieve 3.5 billion dollars in sales. Of this, 1.5 billion dollars comes from aquatic products, 1 billion dollars from poultry products, and the remaining 1 billion dollars is shared among the other sectors. The pride-worthy point here is that, as you know, the average sales price of Turkey's export products is above 1 dollar, and our products fall into the category of value-added products priced above 1 dollar. We are working quite effectively as a sector, feeding both Turkey and the world." Regarding poultry products, Sezer mentioned that there is a significant market in the Middle East and Iraq. He continued, "In aquatic products, we are strong in Europe and Russia, and in egg products, especially in the hatchery sector, where Turkey holds an important position globally. Here, Turkey sells these products to nearly 80 countries. We have a wide range, with most exports going to Europe and the Middle East, mainly due to their proximity to Turkey in terms of logistics. There should be no obstacles in front of Turkey's exports because the country has a very high production capacity and high quality. In the global market, there are two important factors for competition: price and logistics. Logistically, we are in a good position. We are the closest to countries that need all kinds of food products. Therefore, we must have a strategy and goal to increase production."

3,312 tons of agricultural products were exported from Söke

According to a statement from the Söke District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, in July 2024, a total of 3,312 tons of agricultural products were exported from Söke to 17 different countries. The products, sourced from Söke's fertile lands and presented to global markets, contribute to the national economy while showcasing Söke's agricultural production capacity and quality. The Directorate announced the agricultural export figures for July 2024, stating, "In July 2024, 46 export transactions involving 3,312 tons of 6 different agricultural products were carried out to 17 different countries."

Pumpkin producers are looking for new countries for export

Producers, who usually sell pumpkins for 3 to 5 lira, are currently unable to export and have started feeding the pumpkins to their animals instead of selling them. They are seeking alternative countries for export. In Kocaoluk neighborhood of Silifke district in Mersin, the harvest season for products like pumpkins, beans, cauliflower, cabbage, and tomatoes has begun. However, producers are facing difficulties as the export to Israel has been disrupted due to the ongoing conflict in Palestine. With pumpkins priced between 3 and 5 lira and no buyers in sight, the produce remains unsold. Producers are calling for alternative sales channels. The pumpkins left in the fields are being used as animal feed. Producer Mehmet İmir said, “I oversee 20 growers. We start the season with pumpkins. Right now, pumpkins are not sold in Mersin markets. We either load them here or give them to animals. We used to set the price at five lira for farmers. Since our trader friends are losing money, everyone is dropping their prices. We are feeding the pumpkins to animals. Our main problem is the lack of export. Our products are generally exported to Israel. Due to the war with Israel, we are facing difficulties. If the export does not resume, these goods will not sell in the domestic market. There are three thousand acres of vegetables in this village alone. If pumpkins are like this today, the same will happen with cauliflower and tomatoes tomorrow. I have 110 acres of land and expect an average of one thousand tons of produce.” Fethi Yüksel stated, “Since our pumpkins are worthless, we are feeding them to animals. We are cutting them and giving them to our animals to at least meet their feed needs.” Halil Şahin, President of the Silifke Kocaoluk Irrigation Cooperative, said, “Our pumpkins cannot be sold. We cut them and leave them in the fields. We give the rest to animals as feed. During this period without export, the produce does not fetch any money.” Kemal Gezer, President of the Silifke Chamber of Agriculture, noted that if exports resume, producers will be able to breathe easier.

Approaching the end of anchovy exports

During the January-February period of this year, anchovy exports to 18 countries nationwide amounted to 577,463 kilograms, generating $2,119,896 in foreign currency. The highest anchovy exports were made to Belgium with $524,936, followed by the United States with $401,109, and France with $368,287, whereas during the same period last year, exports worth $1,569,373 were made to 19 countries for the equivalent of $303,752. Ahmet Hamdi Gürdoğan, Vice President of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB), commented on the matter, stating that in addition to exporting cleaned anchovies, they have also begun exporting them as canned goods. Gürdoğan noted that this season's anchovy exports have been more productive compared to the previous season, but they do not expect any further activity in anchovy exports due to the fishing ban starting on April 15th. Gürdoğan expressed a 90% increase in anchovy exports in terms of quantity, stating, "In the January-February period of 2024, anchovy exports yielded around $2 million. In terms of value, there was a 35% increase, and in terms of quantity, there was a 90% increase. In 2023, the value of anchovy exports was $1.569 million, with a quantity of 303,752 kilograms. Anchovy exports are mainly made to the United States, the EU Germany, Belgium, and other countries, showing better performance in terms of yield compared to last year. With the fishing ban starting on April 15th, we do not expect any further activity in anchovy exports." "We don't want the fishing season to start early" Gürdoğan emphasized their preference for a later start to the anchovy fishing season, taking into account the size of the fish. He said, "We want to underline the importance of starting the season later, not earlier, considering the size of the anchovies caught. If we want to preserve the existing anchovy stocks for future generations, we need to play with fishing dates. Especially representatives of sectors relying on fishing mention that they go to countries like Africa, Mauritania, because they cannot find enough fish. Therefore, to make more efficient use of our stocks, we need to focus on the cultivation of small fish called Gulf fishing. For example, we should start working on raising other fish species, such as bluefish, through practices at the KTU Faculty of Marine Sciences, and initiate efforts to obtain value-added products by raising them using systems similar to those in Japan's peninsulas and deltas. This is very common in Japan and Norway. We simply catch fish in the sea as they are; we want efforts to start on raising them. " Gürdoğan also mentioned that they have started to send anchovies as cleaned and canned products, stating, "We also send anchovies cleaned and canned. Now, we have started to send them as canned products as well. Therefore, there is an increase in the numbers because they are sent as value-added products. When we integrate into the global systems, in the long term, they should be turned into durable consumer goods such as canned and frozen products. Therefore, we observe an increase in quantity and exports when we send them to distant places with the cold chain, realizing that it is much more profitable."

Denizli's yellow pearl, the leading exporter in Turkey

Hüseyin Memişoğlu, the President of the Denizli Exporters' Association (DENİB), stated that 48 percent of Turkey's total chickpea exports, which amounted to 27.9 million dollars, were conducted from Denizli. Highlighting that Denizli held the top position nationwide with a 48 percent share in chickpea exports, DENİB President Hüseyin Memişoğlu said, "Our exports, which were 9.2 million dollars in 2022, reached 13.3 million dollars in 2023 with an increase of 45 percent. Chickpea, the traditional product of Denizli, emerges as an important food item due to its main ingredient, chickpea, rich in protein, mineral substances, and vitamins. Denizli chickpea, which stands far ahead in both production and export in our country, continues to be an indispensable snack on tables." Stating that Denizli chickpeas have a great market potential both domestically and internationally, Memişoğlu said: "I mentioned in our monthly press bulletins where we announced our export figures that the agricultural sector has been fruitful for our province. Our dried fruit and nut exports showed an increase of 140 percent last month. Chickpeas are one of the sources of abundance in our province, mainly produced in our Serinhisar district. We export chickpeas to approximately 40 countries, including Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and Morocco. We conduct 48 percent, which is 13.3 million dollars, of our country's total chickpea exports amounting to 27.9 million dollars from our province." Underlining that Denizli not only holds a significant share in exports but also plays a major role in production, making it almost the epicenter of chickpeas, President Memişoğlu said, "In a section of a highly popular cooking competition held in our province, chickpea soup was introduced. Thus, we present chickpeas not only as a snack but also enriched with different recipes to the taste of consumers, conducting communication and promotional activities. We take Denizli chickpeas to overseas marketing programs we participate in as Denizli Exporters' Association. We present them in tasting areas to visitors. The chickpeas we bring attract attention in fairs with their colorful appearance both plain and as confectionery. Additionally, in our URGE project organized for the food sector, we carry out studies on chickpeas and include them in our activities for increasing its recognition worldwide. I extend my thanks to our sector players who bring Denizli to mind when it comes to chickpeas, contribute to our provincial and national economy with sustainable and value-added exports, support the development of our industry with their production, and provide employment to our province.

Sea snail export surpassed anchovies

In the last 2 years, Turkey achieved a foreign exchange income of $41,417,221 from sea snail exports, while during the same period, anchovy exports from Turkey amounted to $24,882,508. Sea snail exports nearly doubled anchovy exports, and it was noted that the export has been increasing each year. In 2023, Turkey obtained a foreign exchange income of $22,637,304 from sea snail exports, equivalent to 2,050,343 kilograms. The top three countries in exports were the Republic of Korea with $11,491,392 from 916,200 kilograms, the People's Republic of China with $3,884,944 from 330,100 kilograms, and Spain with $3,007,291 from 398,027 kilograms. Following them were Japan with $2,201,904 from 210,064 kilograms, Taiwan with $2,003,587 from 182,860 kilograms, Ukraine with $29,530 from 10,010 kilograms, Georgia with $9,072 from 775 kilograms, Romania with $4,756 from 1,160 kilograms, Azerbaijan-Nakhchivan with $2,650 from 216 kilograms, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) with $2,179 from 432 kilograms. The total sea snail exports of 2,050,343 kilograms brought in a foreign exchange income of $22,637,304. In 2022, sea snail exports to 7 countries resulted in a foreign exchange income of $18,779,917 from 2,176,240 kilograms, while in 2021, this figure was $14,707,305. For anchovy exports to 26 countries in 2023, a foreign exchange income of $13,745,045 was achieved from 3,054,263 kilograms. In 2022, this amounted to $11,137,463 from 2,102,628 kilograms. The top three countries for anchovy exports in 2023 were France with $4,831,138, Belgium with $4,086,121, and Germany with $1,349,308. Ahmet Hamdi Gürdoğan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Turkey Exporters Assembly and Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB), mentioned that they are exploring new markets for snail exports. He stated, "Last year, an export of around 2 million kilograms resulted in an income of around $22.5 million. Looking at the top positions, exports are primarily to South Korea and the People's Republic of China, as well as European countries. In 2022, exports to 7 countries amounted to around $18 million. We see that snail exports have increased compared to previous years and have recently exceeded 22 million. Especially, we observe that the increase in exports from our region has reached 28%, indicating an overall increase in exports from the Eastern Black Sea Region in Turkey. We believe that these numbers will continue to increase every day, but while doing this, we must spread our existing resources over a long period by considering the ecosystem and conducting sustainable fishing."

Grape exports reached 550 million dollars in Manisa

Manisa Chamber of Commerce President Sadık Özkasap announced that grape exports exceeded $440 million during the season, reaching up to $550 million when including fresh grapes. Governor Enver Ünlü visited the Manisa Chamber of Commerce to learn about its activities. During the visit, President Sadık Özkasap and board members welcomed Governor Enver Ünlü. Özkasap provided information to Governor Ünlü about the activities and projects of the chamber. He mentioned that Manisa Seedless Sultana Raisin received its Geographical Indication Registration, and an application has been made for the European Union Geographical Indication Registration, with the acceptance expected in the first six months of 2024. Özkasap also noted that an application for Geographical Indication Registration has been submitted for Belen Tekeli Olive. Governor Enver Ünlü highlighted that Manisa, with its developed industry and fertile land, produces high-value-added products. He expressed satisfaction with Manisa obtaining geographical indication registration for various products and commended the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce. Governor Ünlü thanked President Sadık Özkasap and the board members for their work, wishing them success in their future endeavors.

44 million dollars of currency was obtained from fish products

In the first 9 months of this year, 43 million 753 thousand 438 dollars of foreign currency inflow was obtained from fish meal and fish oil exports from Turkey. While exports covering approximately 15 countries were mostly made to the Far East and European countries, this year's export figure increased slightly compared to the same period last year. In the 9-month period between January and September 2022, 43 million 417 thousand 807 dollars of foreign currency inflow was provided from the export of fish meal and oil equivalent to 15 million 329 thousand 559 kilograms from Turkey to approximately 15 countries. In the same period of 2023, a total of 43 million 753 thousand 438 dollars of foreign currency inflow was provided from the export of fish meal and oil, equivalent to 7 million 733 thousand 14 kilograms, while most of this figure was realized from the Eastern Black Sea region.

Highest January-February exports of all time from the agricultural sector

Despite the disruptions in economic activity after the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, the agricultural sector continues to break records in exports. Turkey's agricultural sector realized the highest January-February export of all time with 5 billion 434 million dollars. Agricultural exports, which increased by 2.7 percent in the first 2 months of the year compared to the same period of 2022, took a 16.2% share from Turkey's total export sales. 5 out of 10 sectors operating in agriculture broke export records. Cereals, pulses, oil seeds and their products 1 billion 820 million dollars, fresh fruits and vegetables 634 million 488 thousand dollars, olives and olive oil 201 million 220 thousand dollars, ornamental plants and products 30 million 146 thousand dollars, furniture, paper and forest products 1 billion 204 million dollars realized the highest January-February export of all time. In January-February 2023, compared to the same period of the previous year, cereals, pulses, oilseeds and their products 3 percent, fresh fruits and vegetables 17.9 percent, olives and olive oil 140.2 percent, ornamental plants and products 7.2 percent, furniture, paper and forestry products recorded a 2.1 percent increase in exports. Exports of the grain industry to Iraq exceeded 295 million dollars Looking at the exports of record-breaking sectors by country, cereals, pulses, oilseeds and their products are 296 million 749 thousand dollars, furniture, paper and forest products are 129 million 180 thousand dollars; Fresh fruit and vegetables 173 million 401 thousand dollars to the Russian Federation; The olive and olive oil sector sold 67 million 417 thousand dollars to Spain and 8 million 182 thousand dollars to the Netherlands for ornamental plants and products. On the basis of provinces, 562 million 714 thousand dollars of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and their products and 540 million 455 thousand dollars of furniture, paper and forest products were exported from Istanbul. 167 million 872 thousand dollars of fresh fruit and vegetables from Mersin, 93 million 372 thousand dollars of olives and olive oil from Izmir, 13 million 666 thousand dollars of ornamental plants and products from Antalya were exported. Agricultural exports of 3 provinces affected by the earthquake increased Although the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake affected the economic activities of 11 provinces, the agricultural exports of the 3 provinces affected by the earthquake increased. Exports of companies operating in the agricultural sector in Adana, Adıyaman and Kahramanmaraş increased in the first 2 months of the year compared to the same period of 2022. Accordingly, agricultural exports reached 153 million 620 thousand dollars with an increase of 10.4 percent in Adana, 2 million 506 thousand dollars with an increase of 25.5 percent in Adıyaman, and 13 million 716 thousand dollars in Kahramanmaraş with an increase of 4.8 percent.