IRNA (Tehran) – According to Javad Sadati nejad, minister of agriculture in Iran, seafood export have increased by 68% in the first seven months of the Iranian calendar year (March 21 to October 22).
Regarding the significance of seafood export of Iran, Javed Sadati Nejad emphasized that during the first seven months of the Iranian calendar year, seafood exports increased by 68%. (March 21 to October 22).
He emphasized that compared to last year, aquatic product exports had increased in value and weight by 68% and 28%, respectively.
He emphasized the necessity of implementing fresh approaches to advance the industry and strengthen the value chain of aquatic products. He promised that the Agriculture Ministry would keep assisting fish farms to boost exports.
The minister claims that his department is making the necessary preparations to keep developing national fishing parks.
“In addition to the manufacturing of high-quality and reasonably priced aquatic products, it is vital to encourage the consumption of fish proteins,” Sadati Nejad added, emphasizing the need to develop the fisheries sector. He was referring to the unique capabilities of Iran’s marine environment, including beaches and rivers.
Iran’s fishery goods are of excellent quality and easily sold in export markets worldwide. Recently, new export destinations like China, South Korea, and countries in the Eurasian Union have welcomed these items.
On the sidelines of the 6th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition in late November, Javed Sadati Nejad announced the opening of the nation’s first fishery industries park (IFEX 2022).
The first fishery park in the nation, which is mostly dedicated to shrimp cultivation, will reportedly produce 1,000 tons of shrimp annually.
“The Ministry of Agriculture and Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) support investors in the field of fisheries and seafood production, which then in addition to improving the economy, increasing exports and foreign revenues, also brings job creation,” said Sadati-Nejad about his ministry’s support for fishery-related businesses.
The minister also disclosed an increase in the export of seafood and aquatic items this year, including caviar.
Tariq Iqbal
Khulna, Bangladesh
