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¹ Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Agricultural Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Antakya/Hatay, Türkiye
² Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Animal Science Department, Antakya/Hatay, TÜRKİYE DOI : 10.46897/livestockstudies.1725554 - The present study investigates the importance of animal husbandry in agricultural activities and exportation in Gaziantep province. For this purpose, the data obtained from the following institutions was subjected to evaluation: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Strategy and Budget Directorate, Turkish Statistical Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Provincial Organisations, and Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The study revealed that the Gaziantep province has 17.727 agricultural enterprises. Furthermore, it was determined that 1.56% of ovine animals and 1.18% of bovine animals in Türkiye are raised in Gaziantep province. In the context of Türkiye`s total exports, it is noteworthy that the Gaziantep province plays a significant role in the live animal trade, with a percentage of 10.91%, followed by meat and offal exports, accounting for 0.94%. The province also stands out in the export of dairy and egg products, contributing 2.05%, as well as animal and vegetable fats, with a notable 19.71% share. The share of animal products in agricultural exports made on a provincial basis was calculated as 11% in live animal exports, 15% in feed and additives, 5% in poultry meat and products, and 47% in eggs. In conclusion, animal husbandry plays a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and contributes significantly to the export potential of Gaziantep province, underscoring its importance in both local economic development and national agricultural strategies. Keywords : Gaziantep Agriculture Export Economy