Turkish pomegranates hold a competitive advantage in the global pomegranate trade market due to their geographical proximity to Russia and the EU as well as relatively low prices. Turkey is currently ranked 5th in the world for pomegranate production. Turkey has exported 205 kmt of pomegranate in the past year for a total export value of 114 million USD.

Hicaz, the most popular pomegranate variety grown in Turkey, is highly sought out for its simultaneously sweet and tart flavor profile. The Hicaz pomegranate is known for its durability and strong peel, which allows the fruit to have a long shelf and storage life. Its season starts in the last weeks of September and ends in the last weeks of March.

The Wonderful variety, known for its sweet taste and plentiful juice, delivers antioxidants like polyphenols and is nutrient-dense with high volumes of vitamin C and fiber. This particular variety is available from October until February.

Tridge’s pomegranates are mainly produced in Antalya, Mugla, Mersin, and Adana, all located in southern Turkey. These 4 cities are responsible for approximately 67% of the pomegranate production in Turkey. Our suppliers located in these cities use the international Mersin port. The pomegranates are usually shipped from Turkey via sea in refrigerated containers which take around 7.2 mT of pomegranates per one 20’ (FCL) reefer container or 16 mT per one 40’ (FCL) reefer container.