Turkish tuna farmers tripled exports to Japan over past decade

Industry expands operations into North Africa and seeks a larger fishing quota

20240216 farmed tuna Turkey

In Turkey and other Mediterranean countries, wild tuna are captured and then farmed in pens. (Photo by Momoko Kidera)

MOMOKO KIDERA and SINAN TAVSAN, Nikkei staff writers

ISTANBUL -- Turkish tuna farmers have tripled exports to Japan over the past decade and expanded their operations into North Africa. Industry sources suggest that demand from China and South Korea is also surging.

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