January 23, 2026 – According to the 2025 export figures announced by the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB), Kılıç Deniz Ürünleri Üretimi A.Ş. became the second-largest exporting company in the Aegean Region regardless of sector, while once again confirming its export leadership in the Fisheries and Animal Products sector.

As part of the “Export Stars 2025” Awards Ceremony, the sector first-place award on behalf of Kılıç Deniz was presented to Hilay Ağaoğlu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer responsible for Sales, by Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Jak Eskinazi, Coordinator Chairman of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, and Bedri Girit, Chairman of the Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Association.

The export second-place award granted regardless of sector was presented to Sinan Kızıltan, Chairman of the Board of KLC Gıda, by Mehmet Ali Kılıçkaya, Director General for Exports at the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, Ali Yeldan, Chief Public Prosecutor of İzmir, and Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM).

Following the awards ceremony, Sinan Kızıltan stated:
“These awards are a reflection of Kılıç’s integrated production approach, our growth mindset based on long-term and sound planning, and a corporate structure strengthened by sustainable investments. They are also the result of the collective efforts of our teams who work devotedly across all processes—from production to logistics. We take pride in creating value for our country by bringing Turkish seafood to tables around the world.”

Strong and Steady Growth in Exports
According to EİB records, Kılıç Deniz ranked as the second-largest exporter from the Aegean Region in 2025 regardless of sector, while maintaining its export leadership in the Fisheries and Animal Products sector since 2010.

Kılıç Deniz’s export performance has shown steady and strong growth over the last three years. The company recorded a 34% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year, and an approximately 19% increase in 2025, reaching around 60% total export growth over the three-year period.

Integrated Structure and Global Reach
With a fully integrated production model extending from broodstock to table, Kılıç Deniz manages the entire value chain in-house—from feed production and juvenile fish farming to processing, packaging, logistics, and global marketing.

Through its overseas offices in the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, and Tunisia, the company delivers Turkish seafood to consumers in nearly 70 countries, primarily across Europe, North America, Russia, and Asia. By producing in offshore waters in line with European Union standards and high sustainability criteria, Kılıç Deniz continues to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets.

In its exports, Kılıç Deniz has established a strong presence on world tables with high value-added species such as European seabass and gilthead seabream, as well as Turkish salmon, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and trout.

A Growth Vision Centered on Sustainability
Placing sustainability at the core of its growth strategy, Kılıç Deniz continues to contribute to the global reputation of Türkiye’s seafood sector through renewable energy investments, environmentally responsible production models, and traceability-focused practices.

With its integrated structure that combines taste, quality, and sustainability, Kılıç Deniz aims to further strengthen and sustain Türkiye’s leading role in seafood exports in the coming period.