With over 8,000 km of coastline and a wealth of favorable sites in seas, lakes, and reservoirs, Türkiye possesses all the attributes of a major maritime power.

Aquaculture is experiencing higher growth rates (+12% in 2021) compared to fishing (+2% in 2021). However, the considerable resources remain underutilized, and the contribution of its fish and seafood to the country’s economy is less than 1%.

The needs of the fishing and aquaculture sectors, driven by production with a weak strategic vision, are numerous: state-of-the-art equipment and technologies, animal health and nutrition, genetics, and more.



These represent numerous export opportunities and potential partnerships for foreign investors in terms of knowledge transfer and skill development.