Bay leaves collected in Sinop are sent all over Turkey

Bay leaves collected in Sinop are sent to all over Turkey to be used in different sectors. Bay leaves in Sinop and its surroundings are used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food sectors, providing an important source of income for the villagers. Villagers go to the forest areas at the first light of the day, load the bay leaves they collect among the steep slopes and rocks and carry them to their tractors. Bay leaves sell for 30 lira per kilo and are transported to collection centers by the villagers. The bay leaves dried and sorted here are sent to Izmir and exported to many countries, especially European countries and the USA. Stating that they contribute to their family budget with the bay leaves they collect, Havva Sarısoy stated that collecting bay leaves makes a significant contribution to ...