Pasaran Seafood di Middle East

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FACTS and FIGURES Malaysia targets Mideast for seafood exports Dubai: Tue, 30 Oct 2007

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Raees Ahmed

Malaysian seafood exports to the Middle East topped Dh11.7 million ($3.18 million) in 2006, a report said.
With the aim of further expanding its market share, the Department of Fisheries, Malaysian (DOF) has assembled a 12-member delegation to participate at Sea Food Expo 2007, currently running from October 29 to 31, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai.
The move is aimed at tapping into Dubai抯 rapidly expanding fisheries sector, which soared to Dh735 million ($200 million) in 2006.
Malaysia抯 food processing sector represents 10 per cent of the nation抯 total manufacturing output and two-thirds of its total food exports worth RM10 billion (Dh10.77 billion). In 2006, DOF allocated RM160 million (Dh171.52 million) for the advancement of the country抯 fisheries breeding, cultivation and processing, by prioritising cage culture, hatchery, deep-sea fishing and ornamental fish culture. As a result, Malaysia has recorded an impressive 3,636.84 tonnes of seafood export with a value of Dh11.7 million to the Middle East.
The country抯 seafood products are currently available in 80 countries and the Malaysian seafood market generates annual revenues of more than RM 6 billion (Dh6.46 billion).
Mohamad Shaupi Derahman, director of planning, development and international division, Department of Fisheries - Malaysia, said: 揟he Department of Fisheries, Malaysia recognises the promise that our seafood sector holds to establish our country as a major contributor and a top source of high-quality seafood products in the global arena. We are investing in the advancement of our seafood manufacturing processes and augmenting our production to be able to fully utilize the potential of this industry. Exposing our products at Sea Food Expo 2007 will afford us with an effective venue to promote our products and at the same time expand our market presence.