Elazığ, the leading producer of trout and Turkish salmon in inland waters in Turkey, generates an economy worth $200 million with an annual production exceeding 40,000 tons. Over 200 businesses in the city provide employment for approximately 2,000 people. Portion-sized trout processed in these facilities are exported to European Union countries, while Turkish salmon is exported to distant markets such as Russia, Japan, the USA, and Canada.
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Elazığ, a city without a sea, is a leader in fish exports thanks to the Keban and Karakaya dam lakes in the region. In fact, the city has an annual production volume of $200 million.
Elazığ, the leading producer of trout and Turkish salmon in inland waters in Turkey, generates an economy worth $200 million with an annual production exceeding 40,000 tons. Over 200 businesses in the city provide employment for approximately 2,000 people. Portion-sized trout processed in these facilities are exported to European Union countries, while Turkish salmon is exported to distant markets such as Russia, Japan, the USA, and Canada.