Turkey: The Japanese are fascinated by Gökova yellow sesame

Sesame Seed

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Turkiye

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Published Mar 19, 2024

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Turkey has seen a significant increase in its sesame exports, particularly the yellow sesame from the Ula Gökova Region, with earnings rising from $77 million in 2022 to $124.5 million in 2023. The country is targeting $250 million in sesame exports, with Japan and European countries as the main markets due to the high quality of Turkish sesame. In the first two months of 2024, there was a 195% increase in sesame exports, with exports to Japan alone rising by 170%. Other key markets include Poland, Iraq, and Germany.

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Export of sesame, which gives flavor to Ramadan pita, which is indispensable during Ramadan, and adds flavor to a wide range of food products, from bagels to chicken dishes, from tahini to pastries and cookies, is an important source of income, while especially the Japanese show great demand for Muğla's yellow sesame. Yellow sesame grown in the Ula Gökova Region is exported to other countries, especially Japan, through the Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association due to its aroma, smell and taste. The Japanese use yellow sesame in their traditional dishes, Sushi and salads. Turkey increased its sesame exports, which were 77 million dollars in 2022, to 124.5 million dollars in 2023, with an increase of 62 percent. Turkey's new target in sesame exports is to reach 250 million dollars. Muhammet Öztürk, President of the Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association, stated that sesame adds a different aroma and flavor to the taste of ...

Source: Iha