The comparison of the fishery sector in Turkey and the European Union

Abstract

Fish consumption is still not at the desired level in Turkey although it has health benefits. Turkey which has rich fishery resources, fish consumption is lower than the EU and world averages. Statistics show that there are differences in the amount of fish consumption among the regions of Turkey. Average fish consumption of the EU and Turkey are 22.86 and 6.3 kg/capita respectively. In this study, Turkey and the European Union are compared in regards to fish production, consumption, imports, and exports. In Turkey 44.16% of a total 528561.8 tons of fish production is aquaculture and 55.84% of fishery in 2013. In the European Union, 6.05% of the total 5470368 tons of fish production is aquaculture and fishery is 93.95%. In 2011, Turkey's export and import are 62.855 tons and 59.959 tons, while the European Union's export and import is 5146306 tons and 7080900 tons respectively. © 2016 Peter Lang GmbH. All rights reserved.