Mediterranean fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached 279 million dollars in January

According to the data of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, the sector, which exported $ 2.73 billion last year, started 2021 with an increase in exports. Most mandarins exported In January, 475,714 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables were exported for $ 279 million, increasing by 9 percent compared to January last year. The most exported products in January were mandarin, tomato, lemon and pomegranate. These four products accounted for 61 percent of the sector's exports with $ 168.3 million. Onion, grapes and potatoes became the record-holder of the increase. In the first month of 2021, the products that achieved the highest increase in export volume were onions, grapes and potatoes. Cauliflower, chestnuts, apples and peppers were also recorded as other products with an increase. Russia ranks first in ...