In 2023, Turkey's chili pepper exports reached $12.226 million, a notable increase from the previous year, with exports in the first half of the year rising by 26% to $6.878 million. The primary importers were Germany, the USA, and the UK. İsa Kızıldemir, President of the Şanlıurfa Commodity Exchange Assembly, emphasized the economic significance of this growth and the potential for further expansion through new markets and farmer support.