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Gümüşdoğa Su Ürünleri Üretim İhr. ve İth. A.Ş., headquartered in Milas, Muğla, Turkey, is one of the country’s largest integrated aquaculture companies. Established in 1992, Gümüşdoğa has grown into a powerhouse in the production, processing, and export of high-quality farmed fish, renowned globally for its sustainable practices, advanced facilities, and premium fish products.

Core Business & Offerings

Gümüşdoğa operates across the entire aquaculture value chain—from hatcheries and feed production to fish farming, processing, packaging, and export. Its product portfolio includes:

• Fish Products:

  • Turkish Salmon Trout
  • European Sea Bass
  • Gilthead Sea Bream
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillet
  • Meagre (Stone Sea Bass)

• Aquaculture Feed:

  • Juvenile Fish Feed
  • Grower Fish Feed

The company supplies fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood products in retail and bulk packaging formats, meeting global standards for taste, safety, and sustainability.

Specialization & USP

Gümüşdoğa’s key specialization lies in its vertically integrated aquaculture model, which enables total control over production quality and traceability. It is one of Turkey’s few companies with proprietary feed production capabilities, giving it a competitive advantage in fish health and growth optimization.

A standout product is the Turkish Salmon Trout, which Gümüşdoğa has successfully positioned as a premium-quality alternative to Atlantic salmon. The fish is raised in optimal freshwater conditions and processed using cutting-edge European technology to ensure flavor, freshness, and texture.

Target Markets

With a global footprint, Gümüşdoğa exports to over 35 countries, including:

• European Union (especially Germany, France, Netherlands, and Italy)
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Russia
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

The company serves a wide range of clients including major supermarket chains, distributors, HORECA businesses, and retail brands.

Shipment Records

Based on data from import-export intelligence platforms:

• Annual Export Volume: Over 35,000 metric tons of fish products
• Number of Shipments Annually: Approximately 1,500 international shipments
• Top Exported Products: Sea Bass, Sea Bream, and Salmon Trout
• Primary Export Routes: EU and UK via refrigerated container shipments from Turkish ports

These metrics position Gümüşdoğa among the top 3 seafood exporters in Turkey.

Financial Strength

Gümüşdoğa operates with significant financial scale in the Turkish aquaculture industry:

• Estimated Annual Revenue: Over USD 150 million (as per industry sources and local trade publications)
• Investments: Multi-million-dollar capital investments in automated processing plants and feed mills
• Workforce: Over 2,000 employees across production, logistics, R&D, and management divisions

This financial capacity allows the company to sustain continuous innovation and international growth.

Capabilities & Infrastructure

• Processing Capacity: 100,000 tons of seafood annually
• Feed Production Facility: Among Turkey’s largest, producing 100,000+ tons of specialized fish feed per year
• Aquaculture Facilities: 40+ fish farms across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and inland waters
• Packaging & Cold Chain Logistics: In-house facilities that ensure global delivery with maintained quality
• R&D: Dedicated team for genetic selection, feed formulation, and sustainable farming techniques

These assets reinforce Gümüşdoğa’s ability to consistently deliver large volumes of premium products.

Certifications & Compliance

Gümüşdoğa ensures full compliance with international and local food safety and sustainability standards:

• GlobalG.A.P. Certified
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
• IFS (International Featured Standards)
• HACCP Certified
• ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) Certified Farms
• Halal Certification

These certifications affirm the company's credibility among global buyers, particularly in highly regulated markets.

Customer Testimonials

“We’ve worked with Gümüşdoğa for over 8 years. Their sea bass and sea bream quality is exceptional, and their shipment reliability is among the best in the industry.”
– Procurement Manager, European Food Importer

“Their Turkish Salmon Trout has been a game-changer in our chilled fish category. Our customers love the texture and price-point compared to Norwegian salmon.”
– UK Retail Buyer, Mid-size Supermarket Chain

Major Achievements

• Ranked in the Top 100 Turkish Exporters multiple years by TIM (Turkish Exporters Assembly)
• Recognized as the #1 Farmed Trout Exporter in Turkey
• Invested in one of Europe’s most modern fish feed plants
• Pioneered the global branding of “Turkish Salmon Trout” as a distinct product
• Active participant in EU trade fairs including Seafood Expo Global and Anuga

Gümüşdoğa continues to lead Turkey’s aquaculture sector with a relentless focus on sustainability, innovation, and international growth, offering world-class seafood products to an increasingly conscious and demanding global market.