The historical record of table olive exports in Turkiye

Published 2024년 10월 15일

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In the 2023/24 season, Turkey saw a significant increase in table olive exports, reaching a record $210 million, a 14 percent rise from the previous season, with black olive exports making up $162.5 million and green olives, $47.5 million. Despite a 22 percent decrease in quantity, the average export price increased by 46 percent. Europe, the Middle East, and America were the primary markets for these exports, with Germany, Iraq, and Romania being the top consumers. Turkey aims to further grow its olive exports in the 2024/25 season, targeting over 100,000 tons and $250 million in foreign exchange earnings.

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Entering the 2024/25 season with the aim of becoming a world leader in table olives, Turkey left the 2023/24 season behind with a historical record in exports. Turkey's table olive exports increased by 14 percent in the 2023/24 season, from 184 million dollars to 210 million dollars. Noting that Turkey has reaped the fruits of its investments in the olive sector for the last 25 years with the development in export figures, Davut Er, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters' Association, expressed that they entered the 2024/25 season with great hopes. Explaining that olives add flavor to many dishes from bread to salads, pasta to pizzas, Er said, “In the 2023/24 season, our black olive exports reached 162.5 million dollars, while our green olive exports reached 47.5 million dollars.” Turkish olives increased by 46 percent in dollar terms EZZİB Vice President M. Kadri Gündeş, who informed that 97 percent of Turkey's 210 million dollars ...

Source: Iha