The Aegean Exporters' Association announced that Turkey has resumed exporting white poppy to India after a two and a half year hiatus due to the pandemic. In May and June of 2022, 15 thousand 712 tons of white poppy was exported to India, generating $67 million in revenue. This marks a significant increase from the first half of 2021 when poppy seed exports were $7.9 million. The opening of the Indian market in January-June of 2022 resulted in poppy seed exports reaching $81 million, a 923% increase compared to the previous year.