Turkiye: 14 thousand tons of Bursa black fig export targeted this year

Published 2024년 8월 10일

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The article highlights the export goals and challenges for the Bursa black fig, a high-quality fruit with a long shelf life and a favorite of the British Royal family. The harvest, which started earlier due to above-normal temperatures, is expected to yield around 30 thousand tons this year, with exports mainly to Europe, Middle Eastern countries, Russia, Dubai, and Hong Kong. The Uludağ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association predicts an export capacity of 13-14 thousand tons this year. There are efforts to expand the market to China, but transportation costs are a concern. The article also mentions that Bursa black figs are grown in Bursa and Aydın, but only the variety from Bursa has the required characteristics for export.

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This year, approximately 14 thousand tons of exports are targeted for "Bursa black", which is considered the highest quality fig in the world with its long shelf life, large appearance and taste and has even entered the kitchen of the British Royal family. Due to the weather temperatures being above seasonal norms, the harvest of the fruit, which has a geographical indication registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under the name "Bursa black fig", started as of August 6 and its exports started after August 8. In addition to Europe, Bursa black is sent to Middle Eastern countries, Russia, Dubai and Hong Kong, a 30 thousand ton yield is expected this year. Uludağ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association (UYMSİB) President Senih Yazgan told AA correspondent that normally the cutting and export of Bursa black figs start in the third week of August, but this year, these dates were pushed back two weeks due to the weather temperatures being above seasonal norms. ...

Source: Sondakika